“I believe the role of the physician is to help the patient achieve a deep understanding of his or her condition and to optimize health in accordance with the most proven and current therapies.”
Dr. Patni joined Kelsey-Seybold in July 2009. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Pulmonary Disease, and cares for his patients at St. Luke’s Medical Tower, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Downtown at The Shops and Clear Lake Medical Center. Dr. Patni speaks medical Spanish.
Professional Background
After earning his Bachelor of Arts, receiving highest honors in Economics in 1996 at The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Patni went to Baylor College of Medicine where he completed his medical degree, internship and residency in Internal Medicine. For completion of his fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Dr. Patni went to Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and finished training in 2009.
Academic and Clinical Position
Dr. Patni is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Patni’s clinical interests include sleep apnea, critical care outcomes, sepsis, medical informatics and obesity.
Publications
Dr. Patni contributed to the following publications:
- Patni P, Hayman LA, Duncan G, Chiou-Tan F, Taber KH. Sectional neuroanatomy of the lower limb I: lower back and hip. Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography. 2001 Jul-Aug; 25(4):656-60.
- Taber KH, Duncan G, Chiou-Tan F, Patni P, Hayman LA. Sectional neuroanatomy of the lower limb II: leg and foot. Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography. 2001 Sep-Oct; 25 (5):823-6.
Professional Associations
Dr. Patni is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Hobbies and Special Interests
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Patni enjoys spending time with his wife, family and friends. His hobbies include running, tennis, travel and going to the movies.