Rupal M. Patel, PT, PhD
Rupal M Patel, PT, PhD is an associate professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman's University in Houston, TX. As a physical therapist, researcher, and health promoter, Dr. Patel has engaged in the non-traditional roles for PTs in community health and understands the value of inclusion and access to rehabilitation for all. Dr. Patel's research focuses on finding ways to reduce the social and structural barriers to education and healthcare to move towards health equity for all individuals and populations.