Patil Armenian

Patil Armenian, MD is a Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Co-Director of Medical Toxicology at UCSF Fresno. She is board-certified in both Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology, with clinical and research expertise in novel drug intoxications.

• Education: MD from Boston University School of Medicine
• Residency: Emergency Medicine at University of California, San Francisco, Fresno (Chief Resident)
• Fellowship: Medical Toxicology at University of California, San Francisco

Her research focuses on identifying outbreaks of novel drugs of abuse (fentanyl analogs, synthetic cannabinoids, stimulants) and their clinical manifestations. She has contributed extensively to understanding MDMA intoxication patterns, synthetic opioid pharmacology, and toxicology education frameworks.

Recent publications highlight her work on designer drugs, medication stability in extreme environments, and stimulant-related trauma. Her research spans multiple disciplines including Emergency Medicine, Toxicology, Pharmacology, and Public Health.

Dr. Armenian established the inpatient toxicology practice at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, CA, and engages in expert witness and peer review activities. She collaborates frequently with researchers like Roy Gerona and Michael Darracq.