Dr. Patel serves as chief clinical officer for the Bon Secours Hampton Roads Market, overseeing clinical operations, quality of care, staff performance and protocol standardization across the regional enterprise. He partners with executive and physician leaders to align clinical delivery with strategic and operational priorities, all while reinforcing evidence-based, patient-centered care. In addition to market oversight, Dr. Patel serves as medical director of palliative care and hospice programs, strengthening interdisciplinary models that prioritize comfort, dignity and care coordination for patients with complex illnesses. As chair of the credentialing committee at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va., he ensures rigorous professional standards and physician alignment. His background in hospital medicine and palliative care informs quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance strategies across the market. By maintaining close engagement with frontline clinicians, Dr. Patel advances consistent care standards, strengthens accountability and supports sustainable clinical performance across the Hampton Roads region.
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