Hardik Patel, MD
Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease
3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd Culver City CA, 90034About
Hardik Patel MBBS(MD), CIC, HACP is an Infectious Disease Epidemiologist currently working as a Corporate System Director of Infection Prevention and Employee Health at Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. located in California. Dr. Patel prevents the spread of infections such as COVID-19, Polio, Monkeypox, and more. Originally from India, he practiced as a general practitioner/family medicine practitioner. Currently, he is affiliated with 7 hospitals in Los Angeles, California, and 10 hospitals on the East Coast in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. To remain up to date in his field, Hardik is a professional member of The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. In the next 5 years, he would like to work closely with patients and continue his career in management and leadership roles. On a more personal note, he enjoys playing cricket, golf, and spending time with his family.
Education and Training
Gujarat University MBBS (MD) 2009
Board Certification
Infection Control
Healthcare Accreditation Certified Professional (HACP-CMS)
Certificate in Quality and Safety
Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Corporate System Director - Infection Prevention and Employee Health Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. 2022 - Present
Awards
- WHO Pulse Polio - Monitor 2009 World Health Orgnization - WHO
Professional Memberships
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
- The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality
Professional Society Memberships
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality
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