Overview

Dr. Patel was inspired to become a physician after witnessing the healthcare challenges in his home country of Zambia, an experience that continues to guide his compassionate approach to patient care. He enjoys helping people manage conditions like asthma and emphysema and has a special interest in interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and cystic fibrosis. Dr. Patel is also skilled in advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy, EBUS, and navigational bronchoscopy, which allow him to diagnose and treat lung conditions with precision. Outside the clinic, he enjoys playing chess, swimming, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family and he’s always up for learning a new sport or game.

Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Pulmonology and Critical Care, East Tennesee State University - Quillen College of Medicine - 2025

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

BHMA Hospitalists- Lonesome Pine Hospital Norton Campus
100 15th St NW, Norton, VA 24273
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Lakeway
200 Medical Pkwy, Lakeway, TX 78738

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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