Dr. Michael T. Patton

Dr. Michael T. Patton is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with 25 years of experience, currently practicing at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. He specializes in hospital-based care, internal medicine, and multidisciplinary coordination for patients with complex medical conditions. Throughout his career, Dr. Patton has provided expert-level inpatient care and collaborated with specialists to develop individualized treatment strategies. He is known for his meticulous clinical evaluations, leadership in hospital medicine teams, and dedication to improving care quality for hospitalized patients.

Dr. Patton has participated in clinical audits and case reviews focusing on hospital readmission rates, care transitions, and acute management of metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. His research efforts have contributed to patient safety and efficiency improvements in hospital settings.

• Excellence in Hospital Medicine – Shelby Baptist Medical Center (2019)

• Physician Leadership Award – Alabama Internal Medicine Forum (2016)

• Top Inpatient Care Provider – Baptist Health System Recognition (2021)

Dr. Michael T. Patton, MD, is a highly skilled Internal Medicine specialist based in Alabaster, Alabama. With a quarter-century of experience in hospital medicine, Dr. Patton is a trusted authority on inpatient management and acute care. A graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine, he is widely respected for his precision in diagnosis, collaborative care planning, and effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams. At Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Dr. Patton continues to provide high-quality care and leadership, contributing meaningfully to both clinical excellence and system-wide improvements.