Lower Extremity Care
Expert Leadership in Wound, Burn, and Limb Salvage Care for Field and Mobile Medicine
Dr. Neal K. Patel leads Rapid Emergency Management’s Lower Extremity, Wound & Burn Medicine division with unmatched expertise in limb salvage, wound care, and burn treatment. As a dual board-certified specialist and seasoned surgical leader, he plays a vital role in advancing clinical excellence across our mobile and field-based medical operations.
Neal K. Patel, DPM, DABPM, FAPWH
Director of Lower Extremity, Wound & Burn Medicine
Rapid Emergency Management, LLC
Dr. Neal Patel is a nationally recognized leader in lower-extremity reconstruction, complex wound management, and acute burn care. He brings extensive surgical training, advanced clinical expertise, and a patient-first philosophy to his role as Director of Lower Extremity, Wound & Burn Medicine at Rapid Emergency Management, LLC.
Credentials & Training
Dual Board Certification:
- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine (DABPM)
- Fellow, American Podiatric Wound Healing Association (FAPWH)
Fellowship-Trained:
- Advanced training in wound care, diabetic limb salvage, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery
Education & Residency:
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine – Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
- Completed surgical residency at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (Chicago), serving as Chief Resident
- Specialized in limb preservation, wound care, infection management, and complex deformity correction
Postgraduate Fellowship:
- Los Angeles-based clinical fellowship with focus on advanced wound healing and reconstructive limb salvage
- Trained at leading institutions including Cedars-Sinai, with multidisciplinary exposure in plastic, orthopedic, and vascular surgery
Areas of Clinical Expertise
- Advanced assessment and management of diabetic, venous, and pressure ulcers
- Comprehensive limb salvage for high-risk patients with vascular disease or diabetes
- Acute and chronic burn care management
- Reconstructive procedures to preserve mobility and prevent major amputations
Leadership in Research, Education & Innovation
- Presenter at national surgical and wound care conferences
- Recognized in professional publications for excellence in dual board-certified wound care
- Advocates for evidence-based care, cutting-edge skin substitutes, and mobile care integration
Founder & Regional Impact
- Founder and Medical Director of Indy Wound Center for Limb Preservation & Reconstruction in Indianapolis
- Active in expanding access to advanced wound care throughout the Midwest
- Known for clinical thoroughness, innovative treatment plans, and compassionate patient care
Why Dr. Patel Is Vital to Rapid Emergency Management
High-Acuity Expertise:
Dr. Patel’s extensive surgical training in limb salvage and burn care enables Rapid Emergency deployments to deliver world-class care in disaster zones and austere environments.
Strategic Clinical Oversight:
As a national authority on chronic wounds and diabetic foot management, he directs clinical strategy and quality assurance across Rapid’s mobile and field-based wound care operations.
Innovation Driver:
With firsthand experience in advanced skin substitutes, grafting techniques, and mobile unit deployment, Dr. Patel leads Rapid’s integration of innovative treatment protocols and technologies.
Educator & Advocate:
A respected speaker and mentor, Dr. Patel drives training initiatives for Rapid’s clinical teams, contributes to client and partner education, and supports public health outreach during crisis response missions.
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- Phone: 503-388-4757
- Email: apatel@pcg-ems.com
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