Dr. Patton has been an advocate for children for many years. Currently, he is the Medical Staff President-Elect and has served as the Medical Director of Ambulatory Pediatrics at the Lehigh Valley Health Network. He takes pride in taking care of m
...MoreDr. Patton has been an advocate for children for many years. Currently, he is the Medical Staff President-Elect and has served as the Medical Director of Ambulatory Pediatrics at the Lehigh Valley Health Network. He takes pride in taking care of many of the underserved or uninsured children in Allentown, PA and the surrounding Lehigh Valley. In 2008, Dr. Patton completed the Cultural Competency Leadership Fellowship with the Health Research and Educational Trust in conjunction with the American Hospital Association. Through this fellowship opportunity Dr. Patton is a part of a team leading change within his institution that will promote better health care for people of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds. He has continued interest in research fields surrounding health disparities and cultural competence. He received his BS from Xavier University of Louisiana (chemistry), MD from Case Western Reserve University, and residency training at New York University/Bellevue Hospitals. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida. Dr. Patton’s professional membership includes the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the National Medical Association (NMA).
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Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations
