Medical Director
Aetna International
As Medical Director for Aetna International, Dr. Patel provides guidance, support, and medical leadership for care management activities in Europe. Dr. Patel also manages Aetna International’s emergency evacuation program, helping to ensure appropriate healthcare delivery for our members around the globe. Dr. Patel is an established “Thought Leader” having published numerous whitepapers which cover topical issues ranging from Expatriate Mental Health, Globesity and the ticking time bomb of the Ageing Population. Dr. Patel graduated from King's College University, London and also has a Healthcare Management degree from Imperial College, London. He is also a practicing physician in Emergency Medicine.
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