Napoleon K. Patel, MD
- Assistant Professor, The Department of Internal/Emergency Medicine
- Hospitalist, The Department of Internal/Emergency Medicine, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Internal Medicine Director Rockets Orthopedic Hospital
Biography
Dr. Napoleon Patel is a seasoned hospitalist at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, specializing in all aspects of Internal Medicine with a primary focus on preoperative evaluations for orthopedic surgeries.
His areas of interest also include medical education and mentoring of medical students and advanced practice providers, supporting their clinical development and professional growth.
As the Internal Medicine Director at Rockets Orthopedic Hospital, Dr. Patel is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Education
- MD
- Ross University School of Medicine
- Internship & Residency
- Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health Systems) - Residency/Chief Resident
Publications
Pulmonary Embolism With Syncope Treated With Inari FlowTriever® (2024): This case report discusses the use of aspiration thrombectomy with the Inari FlowTriever system in a patient presenting with submassive pulmonary embolism and syncope.
Hereditary Angioedema and Gastrointestinal Complications: An Extensive Review of the Literature (2015): This comprehensive review examines the gastrointestinal manifestations of hereditary angioedema, highlighting potential areas of misdiagnosis that could lead to surgical morbidity.
Malignant Mesenteric Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Neoplasm Presenting as an Intra-Abdominal Fistula in a 49-Year-Old Female (2014): This case report details a rare presentation of a malignant mesenteric perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasm, contributing to the limited literature on this uncommon entity.