Deepan Dalal

Deepan Dalal is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology) and Assistant Professor of the Practice of Health Services, Policy, and Practice at Brown University. He is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital and Brown Medicine, holding credentials in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology since 2018. His clinical and research roles focus on rheumatologic diseases, health services research, and clinical pharmacology.

• Education:
  • MPH (2009), The Johns Hopkins University
  • MBBS (2007), Topiwala National Medical College
• Training:
  • Rheumatology Fellowship (2013–2015), Boston University School of Medicine
  • Internal Medicine Residency (2010–2013), Cleveland Clinic

Research Interests: Dr. Dalal’s work spans rheumatoid arthritis, gout management, biologic therapies, opioid use in acute conditions, and healthcare policy. He investigates disparities in treatment access, cost-effectiveness of therapies, and outcomes of chronic inflammatory diseases. His studies often integrate real-world data (e.g., claims analysis) and machine learning to improve diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Publications: His recent work addresses gout treatment disparities, opioid prescribing practices in rheumatology, and the efficacy of biologics in older patients. Themes include optimizing care pathways for chronic conditions and evaluating the socioeconomic impacts of rheumatologic therapies.

• Awards:
  • Delta Omega Honor Society (Alpha Chapter)
  • Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
  • North American Young Rheumatology Investigator Forum

Advising & Grants: While no formal student advisees are listed, his collaborative research networks include experts in biostatistics (e.g., James Rudolph), epidemiology, and health policy. He contributes to studies funded by NIH and private institutions, focusing on drug utilization and healthcare equity.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with groups at Brown’s Alpert Medical School and Health Services, Policy, and Practice Department on interdisciplinary projects analyzing rheumatologic outcomes and healthcare delivery systems.