Vinay M. Patel, MD

Dr. Vinay Patel believes every patient deserves to be cared for as if they were family. Board-certified in five specialties—Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Neurocritical Care, and Interventional Pulmonology—he combines medical expertise with genuine compassion for those facing serious illness.

Before joining Mary Washington Healthcare, Dr. Patel practiced at Naples Community Hospital (NCH) in Florida, where he helped expand advanced lung procedures, robotic bronchoscopy, and lung-cancer screening programs. He also helped launch NCH’s Internal Medicine Residency and Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship programs. His dedication has been recognized as Physician of the Year (2021), Naples Illustrated Top Doctor (2018–2025), and Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2024–2025).

At Mary Washington Pulmonology, Dr. Patel focuses on helping patients breathe easier and live better through minimally invasive treatments and a collaborative, team-based approach to care. His philosophy is simple: listen first, treat with empathy, and provide the highest standard of care.