Dr. Gaurang Patel is a hospitalist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Patel specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Patel manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Patel works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.