Rushin Patel MD

Rushin Nalin Patel, M.D., is an internal medicine physician and hospitalist focused on the care of acutely ill adults in the inpatient setting. He serves as an Instructor in Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, where he contributes to clinical care and the advancement of high-quality, patient-centered hospital medicine. Dr. Patel earned his medical degree from BJ Medical College, Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India. He completed residency training in internal medicine at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, building a strong foundation in comprehensive adult medicine and complex inpatient management. Prior to his current academic role, he practiced as an internal medicine hospitalist at Community Hospital of San Bernardino in California. His professional interests include general internal medicine, inpatient care, quality improvement, and efforts to address disparities in health care access. He also has interest areas in hematology and oncology. Dr. Patel holds medical licensure in multiple states and is enrolled in Medicare for ordering and referring, reflecting a commitment to broad clinical service and continuity of care.