Anup D. Patel, MD

Anup Patel

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Biography

Anup D. Patel, M.D., FAAN, FAES, is the Associate Chief Quality Officer in the Center for Clinical Excellence at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.  He is a Professor in Clinical Pediatrics and Neurology at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, and he is board certified in neurology with special qualifications in child neurology.  In addition, he is board certified in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology.  He is the Chair of the Quality Committee for the American Academy of Neurology and a member of the American Academy of Neurology Institute Board of Directors.  He has interests in child neurology, pediatric epilepsy, and quality improvement.  

Academic and Clinical Areas
Awards, Honors & Organizations
  • Business Process Improvement Champion of the Year Award, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2022
  • Alumni of the Year, Wittenberg University, 2019
  • Reach for the Stars Award, Make A Wish Ohio, 2018
  • Department of Pediatrics Award for Excellence in Teaching by Junior Faculty, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2015
  • Teacher of the Year, Child Neurology Residency, 2013
  • Teacher of the Year, Child Neurology Residency, 2012
  • Listed, Best Doctors in America
  • Fellow, Child Neurology Society, 2023 - Present
  • Fellow, American Epilepsy Society, 2021 - Present
  • Vice Chair, American Academy of Neurology Quality Committee, 2018 - Present
  • Fellow, American Academy of Neurology, 2015 - Present
  • Associate Editor, The Journal of Child Neurology
  • Councilor for the Section on Clinical Neurophysiology, American Academy of Neurology
  • Associate Director, Child Neurology Residency Program
  • Associate Medical Director, Partners for Kids
  • Member, American Epilepsy Society
  • Member of the Pediatric Content Committee, American Epilepsy Society
  • Member, American Medical Association
  • Member of the Electronic Media Committee, Child Neurology Society
  • Member, American Academy of Neurology
  • Member of the Quality and Safety Subcommittee, American Academy of Neurology
Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 05/06/2011

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Fellowship Nationwide Children's Hospital Date Completed: 04/30/2011
Residency Vanderbilt University Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2006
Residency University of South Florida Date Completed: 06/30/2003
Medical School Wright State University School of Medicine Date Completed: 06/10/2000
Clinical Interests
  • Epilepsy
  • Quality Improvement
  • Treatment Resistant Non-Surgical Epilepsy
Professional Experience

2011 - Present Nationwide Children's Hospital, Professor

2006 - 2010 Indiana University, Assistant Professor

Research Funding
Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation

Epilepsy and Smart Watch Project, Principal Investigator

Cornell University Joan and Sanford I Weill Medical College / Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation

Comparative Effectiveness Research for Infantile Spasms, Principal Investigator

NIH

Fostering medication adherence in children with epilepsy using mHealth technology, Principal Investigator

We are evaluating how to improve adherence in children newly diagnosed with epilepsy.

Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation

Developing a Learning Healthcare System for Pediatric Epilepsy Role, Principal Investigator (multiple PI)

Co-PI and Quality Improvement Experts: Lam, Patel, Rosenman, and Dixon-Salazar

(8/1/2017 –12/31/2025)                                      

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Comparative Effectiveness of Palliative Surgery versus Additional Anti-Seizure Medications for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Principal Investigator

(3/1/2022 - 12/31/2026)

Dr. Anup Patel
Video

Meet Anup Patel, MD: Section Chief, Neurology

Dr. Anup Patel is very proud to be the Section Chief for Neurology at Nationwide Children's Hospital. His biggest accomplishment is the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. "For Epilepsy care, it's the most unique model that is out there in the U.S. It's a model a lot of folks in other institutions are trying to emulate," Patel said. Go behind the scenes with Dr. Patel to learn more about what we're doing to help kids with neurological disorders.