Neil Patel, MD, received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Fl. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, La. Dr. Patel is focused on practicing patient-centered, evidence-based medicine. He is certified in various medical procedures including internal jugular and femoral central venous catheters, femoral arterial lines, paracenteses, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dr. Patel is a member of the American College of Physicians and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.