Adam V. Ratner

Adam V. Ratner, MD, is a Professor of Radiology at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) and holds faculty affairs responsibilities. Previously, he served as the Stewart and Marianne Reuter Endowed Professor of Medical Humanities and Clinical Professor/Deputy Chair for Strategic Development and Socioeconomics in the Department of Radiology at UT Health San Antonio. He retired from private radiology practice after nearly 20 years and co-founded The Patient Institute, a nonprofit focused on empowering patients and caregivers to navigate healthcare systems, which he currently chairs.

Education:

• M.D. from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
• Undergraduate degree from Harvard College

Research & Professional Focus: Dr. Ratner’s work spans medical humanities, healthcare socioeconomics, and patient education. He emphasizes strategic development in radiology and bridges clinical practice with ethical and systemic healthcare challenges. His entrepreneurial background and community engagement are central to his contributions, particularly through The Patient Institute.

Awards:

• Sarnoff Fellow for Research in Cardiovascular Science during medical school
• 2019 President of the Bexar County Medical Society

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details are listed. However, his leadership roles imply significant contributions to institutional strategy and patient advocacy initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Co-founder and Chair of The Patient Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to healthcare literacy and system navigation.