Dr. Alpa Vallabh Patel, MD

Dr. Alpa Patel is a pulmonologist who also practices internal medicine, bringing over three decades of experience to her care of patients with respiratory conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and has dedicated 33 years to helping patients breathe easier and manage complex lung conditions. Dr. Patel communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Patel practices at Nationwide Children's Hospital locations in Columbus, Ohio, where she specializes in treating sleep disorders that affect breathing. Her expertise includes caring for patients with sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea, with particular focus on sleep breathing problems in children. She performs diagnostic procedures such as sputum cultures to identify respiratory infections and works closely with physical therapy teams to help patients recover their strength and breathing capacity.