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Our Team

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COO - Tina Patel

 

Tina Patel is a dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience spanning clinical research, defense contracting, and healthcare consulting. As Managing Director of MedBridge Clinical Rotations, she brings deep expertise in proposal development, operations, and cross-functional team leadership to scale high-quality clinical education experiences for third-year medical students.

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With a foundation in finance and operations, Tina has transformed proposal and contract management teams at leading firms such as Raytheon, Cardinal Health, and ResearchPoint Global. She now channels that operational rigor and process innovation into MedBridge’s mission: expanding access to clinical rotations through strong physician partnerships, student-centered planning, and systematized placement logistics.

Professional Background & Expertise:

  • Leadership & Strategy​

    • Former Senior Proposal Manager for firms including RRD International, Altasciences, and Firma Clinical Research.

  • Education & Credentials

    • BBA in Finance, California State University Fullerton

    • Certifications in Value Management, SAP & BW, Six Sigma, and Government Cost Estimating & Pricing

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Anand P. Patel, MD

Medical Director


Internal Medicine / Nephrology

Indianapolis, Indiana​

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Dr. Anand Patel is a board certified internal medicine physician with specialized training in nephrology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. Dr. Patel went on to complete his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine from 2005 to 2008, followed by a fellowship in Nephrology at the same institution from 2008 to 2010.

He holds active medical licenses in Arizona, California, and Indiana, and has previously been licensed to practice in Florida and Kentucky. Dr. Patel has been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.

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With extensive experience across multiple states and a strong academic foundation, Dr. Patel brings a depth of expertise to patient care, particularly in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of kidney-related conditions.

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