Infectious Disease
Rena Patel, MD
Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases
Birmingham, AL
Rena C. Patel, MD, MPH, MPhil, is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), focusing primarily on HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, Long Haul COVID, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). She also addresses postpartum depression in the context of infectious disease management. As a physician-scientist, Dr. Patel conducts mixed-methods research integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches to investigate HIV, reproductive health, and health equity, with stu
17+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Infectious Disease (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (MD, 2009)
- Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco (Infectious Disease, 2014)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Infectious Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Sepsis & Critical CareHepatitis BHepatitis CAntimicrobial StewardshipHIV/AIDSTuberculosisTravel Medicine
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Harborview Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
17+ years in practice