Sarah Patel, DScPAS, PA-C, MBA
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Practice
Phone: (732) 235-4445
Email: Soneil86@shp.rutgers.edu
Office location:
675 Hoes Lane West
Piscataway, NJ 08854
About
Sarah Patel joined the Rutgers Physician Assistant program faculty in January 2016. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, in 2008.
Ms. Patel went on to pursue a dual master’s degree at Philadelphia University, earning her MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management in 2009 followed by her M.S in Physician Assistant Studies in 2011. She received her Doctor of Science in physician assistant studies in 2019. Her clinical experience includes Bariatric Surgery, Adolescent Medicine, and Gastroenterology. Dr. Patel currently serves as an adjunct faculty member of the Rutgers PA program.
Education
B.A., Biological Sciences, Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ
M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia University, PA
MBA, Healthcare Management, Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ
DScPAS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Boston, MA
Professional Achievements
2023 – Point of Care Network’s Top PA of 2023
2020 – Point of Care Network’s Top PA of 2020
2018 – Rutgers University OASIS Leadership and Professional Development Program
2018 – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
2011 – Philadelphia University Dr. Edward E. Dowden Award for Academic Excellence
2009 – Philadelphia University M.B.A Student of the Year Award
2008 – Philadelphia University M.B.A Scholarship
2004 – Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar
Research
Research Interests
Treatment and Management of patients with General GI disorders
Treatment and Management of patients with Clostridioides difficile
Implications of the Gut Microbiome on gastrointestinal health
Quality Improvement in Healthcare
Utilization of APP’s in the healthcare system
Publications
| Title | Authors | Where and When | ||
Evaluation of Interprofessional Education on Effective Communication Between Pharmacy and Physician Assistant Students |
Volino, Lucio R. PharmD; Brust-Sisti, Lindsay A. PharmD; Patel, Sarah DScPAS, PA-C, MBA; Yeh, Dipali MS, PA-C; Liu, Mei T. PharmD; Cogan-Drew, Thea MMSc, PA-C; Parrott, J. Scott PhD |
The Journal of Physician Assistant Education: June 2022 – Volume 33 – Issue 2 – p 114-118 doi: 10.1097/JPA.0000000000000432 |
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Review of Treatment Options for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation |
Patel S, Doerfler B, Boutros K, Ng S, Manuel M, DeSimone E. |
Int J Gen Med. 2021;14:1457-1468. Published 2021 Apr 21. doi:10.2147/IJGM.S274568 |
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Opioid-Induced Constipation: Insights Into Diagnosis and Effective Treatment |
Giannelli, F. R., & Patel, S. |
Retrieved from https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/topics/pain-information-center/pain-management-information-center/opioid-induced-constipation-insights-into-diagnosis-and-effective-treatment/
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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation via Colonoscopy is Safe and Effective in Active Ulcerative Colitis |
Jacob V, Crawford C, Cohen-Mekelburg S, et al. |
Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 2017;23(P118):S42 |
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Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants |
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S |
[published online December 4, 2018] Consultant360 |
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Abstract: Frozen Universal Stool for Fecal Microbiota Transfer (FMT) in Recurrent C. difficile Infection |
Tafesh, Z, O’Neil, S, Crawford, C. |
The American Journal of Gastroenterology Am J Gastroenterology. 2015;110(S1):S588 |
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