Vivek Patel

Vivek Patel is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and serves as Chief of Hospital Medicine at Parkland Memorial Hospital. He joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2010 after completing his medical education and internal medicine residency at the same institution.

• Education: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering (Texas A&M University), M.D. (UT Southwestern Medical Center)
• Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Administrative roles: Chair of Peer Review Oversight Committee at Parkland Hospital
• Professional affiliation: Society of Hospital Medicine

His research and clinical interests focus on hospital medicine, internal medicine, and healthcare delivery systems. As a faculty member, he contributes to medical education, clinical practice, and institutional governance through peer review processes.

Dr. Patel's career bridges academic medicine and clinical leadership, with a focus on optimizing patient care within hospital settings. His work aligns with broader disciplines of clinical research and healthcare management, particularly in internal medicine applications.