Rushil Virendra Patel MD
Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hematology/Oncology
Physician
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2000 6th Ave. SouthBirmingham, AL 35233
Phone+1 205-801-9034
Fax+1 205-801-8444
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Summary
- I am a dual board-certified hematologist-oncologist and palliative care specialist dedicated to advancing culturally sensitive, patient-centered care for individuals with hematologic and oncologic disorders. My clinical expertise and research interests focus on addressing disparities in healthcare delivery, with a particular emphasis on integrating cultural and spiritual considerations into palliative care models for Hindu adults with cancer and their caregivers as well as African-American adults with sickle cell disease.
I am passionate about improving access to high-quality palliative care by fostering multidisciplinary collaborations and advocating for equitable healthcare practices. By integrating evidence-based medicine with cultural humility, I strive to create meaningful change in the lives of patients and their families.
Education & Training
Carolinas Medical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2020 - 2023
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2018 - 2020
Cone HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 2015 - 2018
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
AL State Medical License 2023 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2020 - 2024
NY State Medical License 2018 - 2021
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
- American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Utilization and perceptions of chaplaincy among hospitalized adults of Dharmic religions with cancer.Rushil V Patel, Jill M Bowden, Danielle Boselli, Ashley E Strahley, Sydney-Evelyn L Gibbs
Cancer. 2025-04-01 - Distress and Care Utilization in Patients with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.Rushil Virendra Patel, Danielle Boselli, Patrick L Meadors, Stephanie Begley, Rupali Bose
Acta Haematologica. 2025-02-12 - End-of-life care for people with sickle cell disease: barriers to and facilitators of high-quality care.Rushil V Patel, Emily E Johnston
Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program. 2024-12-06
Press Mentions
Distress May Be Under-Recognized in Patients with MPNMarch 28th, 2025
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