Assistant Professor
Loyola University Medical Center
Dr. Purvi Patel is an Associate Professor of Surgery specializing in trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care and is currently a member of the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Burns at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. She completed her general surgery residency at Rush Medical Center and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois followed by an AAST Acute Care Surgery Fellowship at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Dr. Patel is involved in several organizations with leadership roles at the local, regional, and national levels. As the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program Director, she has focused on mentoring and professional development of young trauma surgeons. She is currently enrolled in the Master’s program at the University of Illinois in Health Professions Education. Professional and research interests include surgical curriculum development, physician wellness, and management of traumatic injuries.