About Me

I have chosen to practice HIV medicine because it's complex, interesting, and impactful.  My expertise not only includes HIV treatment, but also HIV prevention, Men's Health, LGBTQ+ care including hormone replacement therapy, infectious diseases, travel medicine and the use of long acting injectables for the treatment and prevention of HIV.  I believe there will be a cure for HIV in my lifetime, and if I can contribute to a cure by practicing HIV medicine, I couldn't imagine doing anything else! 

During my training as an infectious diseases specialist, a highlight was when I worked in Malawi, Africa - a resource-limited country - caring for people living with HIV and other infectious diseases. Taking care of people who would travel for hours to days to see a doctor was a difficult but humbling experience, especially when sometimes I could only provide a prayer.

My USP (unique selling point): Midwest raised, globally educated. LGBTQ+. I focus on wellness.  Hablo Español.

I am an advanced SCUBA diver and have dived some of the best dive sites all over the world. I've seen a barracuda tornado at Barracuda Point, Sipadan Island, Borneo,  Malaysia! I've done global health work in rural Guatemala and Malawi, Africa; and lived and studied in Mexico, Australia, St. Maartan and London.  I have experience training in  8 different cities and 10 hospitals across the United States.  A non-medical skill that has been invaluable to the way I practice medicine is traveling. I have traveled to almost 70 countries and have lived and studied in 5 different countries.   I can speak English and Spanish and am conversant in French.

About the AHF Healthcare Centers - Westside, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach

The Westside, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach offices are filled with great employees that strive to deliver our mission everyday: providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay. These clinics are an accepting place for patients from all backgrounds where anybody can feel welcome. We strive to meet the needs of our patients so they can live happy and productive lives.

Medical Groups & Plans

We accept - Ryan White and many insurance plans, please call to validate yours.

Training, Certifications, and Licensing

UNDERGRADUATE  SCHOOL

University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts, 2010

MEDICAL SCHOOL

American University of the Caribbean
Medical Doctor, 2015

MEDICAL TRAINING

Residency 
Internship in Internal Medicine.
White Memorial Medical Center,
Los Angeles, California

Residency in Internal Medicine.
White Memorial Medical Center,
Los Angeles, California

Fellowships 
Infectious Diseases. Harbor - UCLA
Medical Center, Los Angeles, California

License Information
License Issuing State
California

Years in Practice 
3.5

CERTIFICATIONS

American Board Certification Infectious Diseases
American Board Certification Internal Medicine
American Academy of HIV Medicine
HIV Specialist

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

• Herrmann M, (2023). It Starts With a Conversation. What would it mean for your patients to have an alternative to daily oral HIV treatment? ACTHIV. Phoniex, Arizona 
• Herrmann M, (2022). The story of HIV Prevention. Getting started with the first and only long-acting injectable PrEP option. GMLA. San Francisco, California
• Herrmann M, (2022). The story of HIV Prevention. Getting started with the first and only long-acting injectable PrEP option  ViiV National Broadcast. Ambler, Pennsylvania