Padmaja Patel, MD, FACLM DipABLM,
Padmaja Patel, MD, FACLM DipABLM, is the current President-Elect of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). She is also the Vice President of the World Lifestyle Medicine Organization. Dr. Patel is the System Medical Director of Lifestyle Medicine and Southwest Regional Medical Director for Wellvana Health, a national value-based organization. Additionally, she is a member of the National Quality Forum's Leadership Consortium and serves as the Chair of ACLM's Clinical Practice and Quality Committee.
Dr. Patel has developed successful ITLC programs for chronic disease remission and has delivered these in-person and virtually. She is a staunch advocate for integrating Lifestyle Medicine within health systems across the patient care continuum and in employee and population health. For her outstanding achievements in the field of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Patel has been awarded the prestigious status of Fellow of ACLM.
Furthermore, she is a recipient of the 2023 AMWA Inspire Award, which recognizes individuals who inspire others with their dedication to healthcare, compassion for patients, leadership, advocacy, and community service. Dr. Patel is also a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, a recognition given to those who have successfully used LM as a therapeutic modality to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases in individuals, populations, and communities.