- Fellowship - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2013-2015), Nephrology
- Medical School - Louisiana State University School of Medicine (2006-2010)
- Residency - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans (2010-2013), Internal Medicine
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Jiten Patel, M.D.
- Internal Medicine - Nephrology
- Renal Sonography
- Dialysis
Biography
Jiten Patel, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in renal sonography, glomerulonephritis, and dialysis, with a particular focus on the underserved dialysis population.
Dr. Patel earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine before receiving advanced training in nephrology through a fellowship at UT Southwestern.
Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in nephrology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2015.
Dr. Patel is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, the American Board of Internal Medicine, and the American Medical Association. He has delivered several invited lectures and published numerous academic articles.
In 2019, he earned the Outstanding Patient Care Award from UT Southwestern.
Personal Note
Dr. Patel’s interests outside of medicine include computers/technology, home improvement, basketball, football, movies, and music.
Education & Training
Professional Associations & Affiliations
- American Society of Nephrology
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Medical Association
Honors & Awards
- Outstanding Patient Care Award 2019, UT Southwestern
- Nephrology Commencement Speaker 2019, UT Southwestern
Books & Publications
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Publications
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Hemodialysis catheter insertion: is increased PO2 a sign of arterial cannulation? A case report.
Chirinos JC, Neyra JA, Patel J, Rodan AR BMC nephrology 2014 15 127
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Hemodialysis catheter insertion: is increased PO2 a sign of arterial cannulation? A case report.
Research
- Unfunded Dialysis Populations
- Dialysis Access
Clinical Focus
- Renal Sonography
- Dialysis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Dialysis Access Management
- Critical Care Nephrology