Neela K. Patel MD MPH, CMD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Dementia

Neela K. Patel, MD, MPH, CMD, FAAFP, AGSF Professor Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Distinguished Chair in Geriatrics and Community Senior Care Glenn and Ann Biggs Distinguished Chair in Alzheimer’s Patient Care Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases

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2833 Babcock RoadTower II, Suite 302San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone+1 210-450-9890
Fax+1 210-450-4985

Summary

Dr. Neela Patel is a Geriatrics specialist based in San Antonio, Texas, with sub-specialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Dementia. Her education includes a Family Medicine residency and a Geriatric Medicine fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, and her medical degree from the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science. Currently, she is a Professor and Outreach Recruitment and Engagement Core Co-Director for the South Texas ADRC. She is the medical director of Acute care for elders and palliative care at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center and a faculty member at UT Health Physicians. She has a wealth of experience in interprofessional team care, care models for frail older adults, comprehensive care for persons with dementia and cognitive impairment. Dr. Patel has also contributed to various publications in her field.

Education & Training

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2008 - 2009
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 2005 - 2008
Kempegowda Institute of Medical ScienceClass of 1992