Kanak Patel, MD, completed a chief resident year at New York Medical College. A native of Hagerstown, Md., he then moved back to the area for his critical care fellowship training at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. He currently serves as Luminis Health's Director of Critical Care Medicine. In addition to his clinical and administrative duties, Dr. Patel values the process of medical education and team-based critical care practice — viewing residents as an essential component of intensive care unit practice.
Effective January 2, 2026, masks are expected to be worn by all staff, patients, and visitors in all Luminis Health clinical locations.
We encourage Maryland residents to use CareConnectNow virtual urgent care for non-emergency needs, and reserve visits to the Emergency Department for severe or life-threatening symptoms. Thank you for your patience as we continue to support our teams and care for our communities.