Radhika Patel

Dr. Radhika Patel is an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Anaesthesiology at the University of the Witwatersrand, based at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg—a major academic teaching hospital serving Gauteng Province. Her dual role bridges clinical anaesthesia practice with medical education within South Africa's public healthcare system.

Her academic credentials include:

• MB BCh (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from the University of the Witwatersrand
• BSc in Biomedical Science
• BHS (Bachelor of Health Science)

Dr. Patel's professional focus centers on anaesthesiology with specialization in perioperative medicine, critical care, and pain management. Working at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital—the third-largest hospital globally—provides extensive exposure to complex trauma cases, emergency surgery, and resource-constrained clinical environments, shaping her expertise in high-acuity anaesthetic management. Her position emphasizes training the next generation of medical professionals within South Africa's public health infrastructure.

For academic or clinical collaboration inquiries, contact via email radhika.patel@wits.ac.za or phone +27 11 717 2086.