“Dr. Patel dedicated himself to ensuring patients were not only well cared for but respected and heard,” said Kent Anderson, CEO of Ohio’s Hospice. “He was an active listener and the most kind human I have ever had the privilege of serving with. Our mission will forever be stronger and better because of Chirag’s service.”
Patel was chief medical officer of Ohio’s Hospice and Pure Healthcare, joining the staff of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton in 2009. Patel was also previously a staff hospitalist and specialist in hospice and palliative care at Dayton Veteran’s Affairs Hospital.
“His time with us will always be remembered and honored with the values that he carried with him each and every day,” said Anderson. “His impact on our patients, families and staff cannot be measured. He touched countless lives as a servant leader.”
Patel earned his medical degree from the American University of The Caribbean, completing his residency and chief residency at Wright State University School of Medicine, according to Ohio’s Hospice. From 2005-2006, Patel served as the chief of the Medical-Surgical Clinic at Miami Valley Hospital. He was certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and was board certified by the American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Patel was a leader in palliative and chronic care, Ohio’s Hospice said, noting Patel’s commitment to teaching and mentoring the next generation of hospice and palliative care advance practice nurses and physicians. Patel was instrumental in their fellowship programs with Kettering Health and Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, the organization said.
“We will greatly miss Dr. Patel,” Anderson said. “We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Dr. Rana Patel, one of our team physicians at Ohio’s Hospice, and their family.”
Funeral arrangements for Patel are pending, but will be announced on Ohio’s Hospice’s website.
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