
About the Author

A native Oregonian, Dr. Ishan Patel did his  undergraduate, medical school and internal medicine training at  the Oregon Health & Science University  School of Medicine. He is currently a third year pulmonary/critical care fellow  at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Patel is board certified in internal  medicine. 
Disclosure: Dr. Patel states that he does not  have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.