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Bela Patel, MD, Pulmonology, Houston, TX, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

BelaPatelMD

Pulmonology Houston, TX

Critical Care Medicine, Interstitial Lung Diseases, Pulmonary Vascular Medicine, Sleep Medicine

Professor, Division Director, Vice Dean of Healthcare Quality, McGovern Medical School UT Health, Regional CMO Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Bela Patel is a pulmonary/critical care physician in Houston, TX and is a professor and Division Director of Critical Care Medicine at UT Health and the CMO at Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Texas Medical School in Houston and has been in practice 24 years. She specializes in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease, and sleep medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
    McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1994 - 2025

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PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Houston Area Long-Hauler Is on the Road to Recovery Thanks to UTHealth COVID-19 Center of Excellence
    Houston Area Long-Hauler Is on the Road to Recovery Thanks to UTHealth COVID-19 Center of ExcellenceSeptember 30th, 2021
  • When the Power Failed, so Did Their Lifeline
    When the Power Failed, so Did Their LifelineMarch 10th, 2021
  • Medical Schools, Hospitals and Plenty of Coronavirus: How Texas Became a Leading COVID-19 Research Hub
    Medical Schools, Hospitals and Plenty of Coronavirus: How Texas Became a Leading COVID-19 Research HubOctober 1st, 2020
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