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Payal K. Patel, MD

Dr. Patel is an infectious diseases physician and is trained and boarded in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Dr. Patel’s career as an infectious disease physician has been dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of antimicrobial resistance through clinical practice, advocacy, scholarship, national and international research collaborations, and medical education.

Specialty

  • Infectious Diseases

Current Practice

  • Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan

Education

  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (MD and Internal Medicine Residency)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School (Fellowship in Infectious Diseases)
  • Harvard School of Public Health (Master of Public Health)

Board Certification

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Infectious Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Internal Medicine

Career Highlight and Accolades

  • Dr. Patel joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2015.
  • She has won numerous awards, including the 2021 SHEA Antibiotic Stewardship Scholar Award and the 2021 Johns Hopkins University Distinguished Alumni Award.
  • Dr. Patel is an active member of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and a “Stand Up to Superbugs Ambassador” with the Pew Charitable Trusts.

Publications, Books, and Media

Health

Is Your Nasty Cold Actually Whooping Cough? Here’s How to Tell

Pertussis is making a resurgence—just when we thought cold-and-flu season couldn’t get any worse.
Health

Walking Pneumonia Is on the Rise. Here Are the Symptoms to Look Out For

It’s like a bad chest cold with some serious stamina.
RSV

Everything You Need to Know About Getting the RSV Shot During Pregnancy

This respiratory virus is the No. 1 cause of hospitalizations for babies.
RSV

What You Really Need to Know About the RSV Vaccine for Fall 2024

If you’re pregnant, have a baby, or are 60+, you should be paying attention to this virus.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Yes, It’s Still Really Worth Avoiding COVID—Even If You’ve Already Had It a Few Times

This virus behaves differently in our bodies than cold and flu—and can do major long-term damage.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

6 Things to Know About the Updated COVID Vaccines

The coronavirus is still making people sick, so it’s a good idea to get jabbed as soon as you can.
RSV

6 Things New Parents Should Know About RSV in Young Children

Here are the symptoms to look out for—and how to stay safe.
Foodborne Illness

Food Safety Experts Are Begging You to Stop Washing Your Raw Chicken Already

It’s necessary like 0% of the time.
Lyme Disease

Here’s Why Experts Don’t Recommend At-Home Lyme Disease Tests

They could cost you more in the end.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Yes, Wearing a Mask Is Worth It Even If You're the Only One

Experts explain why one-way masking is effective.