People

Dr. Ahmad Obeidat joined the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in Medicine in June 2024. A native of Jordan, he graduated with honors from the Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2019. Dr. Obeidat’s medical school experience was highlighted by his significant involvement in volunteer work, especially in refugee camps, where he collaborated with diverse international medical teams. Furthermore, Dr. Obeidat served as a national officer for the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations, where he advocated for medical education and fostered international cooperation to tackle global health challenges. Following his medical education, Dr. Obeidat completed his residency in internal medicine at MedStar Georgetown Washington Hospital\ Georgetown University in 2024. He was a distinguished and active resident in his program as he was elected to be the house-staff representative. His work focused on being a strong advocate for his peers, focusing on enhancing wellness and the working environment for his peer-residents, which underscored his dedication to the medical field. Dr. Obeidat is also passionate about education, having participated in the Teaching Physician Pathway to refine his teaching abilities. Dr. Obeidat is particularly interested in general inpatient medicine and critical care, actively engaging in quality improvement initiatives to elevate patient care through innovative research and practices.

Devin Odom, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine with the Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine and recently completed a fellowship in Palliative Medicine. He will also join the Division of Palliative Medicine this fall. He completed training in Internal Medicine at WashU in 2013. Dr. Odom has focused his career on communication skills education beyond residency training. He developed and directs the BJC Communication Skills Academy which provides experiential learning opportunities for providers across the School of Medicine and BJC to practice difficult conversations and Advance Care Planning in a safe small group environment. Ongoing research is evaluating the impact of this work on provider and patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Dr. Odom also chairs the Division of Hospital Medicine’s EMR efficiency task force to improve EMR workflow and streamline provider level improvements.

Jessica Ohemeng-Dapaah, MD joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of Science and Technology in Ghana, West Africa, in 2011. She then completed her medical degree, a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, in 2014. Ohemeng-Dapaah later relocated to the United States to pursue a career in Internal Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Her clinical interests lie in internal medicine, with a special focus on hematologic conditions and cancer care. Ohemeng-Dapaah is passionate about reducing healthcare disparities and working to bridge the socioeconomic gaps that impact patient care. In addition to her clinical work, she is actively engaged in research and has published several peer-reviewed articles in medical journals.

Ali Osman, MBBS, is an Instructor in Medicine within the Division of Hospital Medicine and a member of the Royal College of Physicians UK. He plays a dynamic role across various areas within the Hospital Medicine Division, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to patient care, research, and medical education. With a keen interest in retrospective clinical research, particularly in gastrointestinal diseases, Dr. Osman has been actively involved in publishing articles and contributing to scholarly publications. His dedication to advancing medical knowledge is evident through his ongoing participation in research endeavors and his role within the research committee of the division.

Anupam Pande, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America with special interest in the care of transplant recipients, and a special focus on opportunistic infections and antimicrobial prophylaxis in bone marrow transplant recipients. He attends on the bone marrow transplant hospital medicine service to help integrate transplant care and infection care for these complex patients. He has a joint appointment with the Division of Infectious Diseases and also attends on the transplant/oncology infectious diseases consult service teaching fellows, residents, and students. In addition, he sees patients in the oncology/bone marrow transplant infection clinic. He also serves as the Medical Director for Inpatient Infectious Diseases Consult Services for Barnes-Jewish Hospital and is a member of the Operations Executive Committee for the Department of Medicine. His other interests include clinical education, early diagnosis, multidisciplinary care, workplace diversity and work-life balance.

Shuchi Pandey, MD, joined the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. Originally from India, Dr. Pandey earned her medical degree from the University of Delhi in 2021. She is a proud graduate of Lady Hardinge Medical College, India’s first all-women’s medical school, founded in 1914 to improve healthcare access for women and reduce gender disparities in the medical profession. During her medical training, Dr. Pandey completed her internships at SSKH and KSCH hospitals, which provide subsidized tertiary healthcare services to a sizable underprivileged population in New Delhi. She then moved to Washington, D.C., where she completed her internship and residency in 2025 at MedStar Health Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Pandey now looks forward to fostering a shared enthusiasm for medicine with her junior colleagues in her new role as a clinician educator at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Her clinical interests are varied and include inpatient medicine, pulmonary and critical care, and medical education.

Brandon Parker, MD, is an Instructor in Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine. He joined the division in 2022 after completing residency at the University of Texas Dell Medical School in Austin, Texas. He currently serves as an attending physician on multiple services including hospitalist, cardiology, oncology, renal transplant, and emergency department hospitalist. He serves on the recruitment committee for the division. He enjoys bedside teaching on resident teams and individually with students and interns on the hospitalist service. His areas of clinical interest include point-of-care ultrasound, inpatient palliative care, medical education for students and residents, and continuing medical education for interdisciplinary professions such as advances practice clinicians and nursing staff.

Dr. Cameron Parker joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in November 2025. He was born and spent his early years in Oklahoma before moving to Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and he graduated in 2010 with a degree in Civil Engineering. After briefly working in engineering, he chose to change fields to pursue a career in medicine. He went back to college and completed a post-baccalaureate degree with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. His post-baccalaureate years solidified his desire to serve others, as he volunteered to bring improved access to healthcare in Alabama’s rural communities. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Parker completed his internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, in 2021. His areas of clinical interest include general internal medicine with a focus on inpatient care, underserved patient populations, and preventative care.

Kieran Patel, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in Hospital Medicine. He joined the Division in 2023, having previously served as Chief Resident for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Patel is Co-director of Education for Learners in the Division of Hospital Medicine and Co-director of the Gateway Medicine Conference task force. He is also an active member of the Division’s Education and Faculty Development Committees. He participates in a variety of roles, including the General Medicine Inpatient teaching service, the Procedure team, and Hospitalist Direct Care. Within the Internal Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Patel is a member of the Core Faculty and Co-director of Coaching and Remediation. Dr. Patel’s professional interests encompass medical education, mentorship, and clinical operations.

Mrunal Patel, MD is an Instructor in Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, Ohio, where he gained extensive experience in managing a diverse range of complex medical cases. Originally from Gujarat, India, he pursued his medical degree at Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College and has been dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based patient care. Patel developed a passion for internal medicine during his clinical rotations, appreciating the specialty’s emphasis on diagnostic reasoning and patient-centered care. With a particular interest in inpatient care, quality improvement, and evidence-based medicine, Patel is dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes through personalized treatment plans. He looks forward to providing effective and efficient care to his patients as a hospitalist.

Dr. Rushin Patel joined the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in Medicine in July 2024. He grew up in Ahmedabad, India, where he also obtained his medical degree from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, in 2017 through Gujarat University. Dr. Patel’s professional journey includes completing his internship and residency at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, in 2022. Post-residency, Dr. Patel served as an internal medicine hospitalist at the Community Hospital of San Bernardino, CA, for two years before transitioning to the Hospital Medicine Division in 2024. He finds fulfillment in patient care, especially in providing comprehensive treatment and support to vulnerable patients. Dr. Patel has been very active and engaged in scholarly and research activities and has published various peer-reviewed publications, including meta-analyses, case reports, literature reviews, etc.

Dr. Zalak Patel assumed the role of Instructor in Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine in July 2024. Originally from Ahmedabad, India, she earned her medical degree from Gujarat University in 2019 after attending Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad. After graduating, she served as a medical officer in various Indian hospitals, focusing on providing healthcare to the less privileged population of India. During her time in India, Dr. Patel also volunteered at the Blind People Association, where she played a significant role in creating audiobooks for visually impaired physiotherapy students. Dr. Patel relocated to the USA in 2021 and completed her internship and residency at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, St. Bernardine Medical Center, CA, before joining the hospital medicine division at Washington University in 2024. Throughout her training, she demonstrated a wide range of interests and actively participated in numerous research projects and quality improvement initiatives. Dr. Patel is extremely passionate about teaching and dedicated to working with both medical students and residents. Her primary focus in medicine lies in general internal medicine with an emphasis on inpatient care, and she has a particular interest in rheumatology.

Kirtan Patolia, MD joined the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine as an Instructor in Medicine in July of 2025. He completed medical school at B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad in India, before moving to Chicago for an Internal Medicine residency at John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital of Cook County. His desire to become an academic hospitalist stems from his passion for clinical reasoning and teaching. He harbors a deep appreciation for collaborative teamwork, which is essential for lifelong learning, and highlights the importance of respectful interactions among team members to optimize patient care. His passion for diagnostic curiosity resonates with the pragmatic attitude and zeal for clinical excellence seen at WashU School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Mirjana Petrovic Elbaz, MD, joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in Medicine in July 2023. Dr. Petrovic Elbaz completed her training at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Bronx, New York. During her residency she enjoyed teaching medical students and working in research group with residents.  She continued her education in Internal Medicine serving as PGY4 Chief Resident at Jacobi Medical Center /North Central Bronx Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Internal Medicine residency program prior to joining the Division of Hospital Medicine. Her academic interests include general inpatient medicine with special interest in cardiovascular diseases and clinical research. Dr. Petrovic Elbaz looks forward to providing care for her patients and teaching students and residents as a member of the Division of Hospital Medicine.