Nikhil K. Bhayani, MD, FIDSA, is an esteemed physician with over 18 years of experience in internal medicine and infectious disease. He has made major contributions to clinical practice, medical education, and research that have garnered him acclaim, including being named the 2024 Physician of the Year by Texas Health Harris Methodist Alliance Hospital, being the recipient of the 2021 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, and numerous accolades awarded by the International Association of Top Professionals.

 
Dr Bhayani is a graduate of the Ross University School of Medicine and holds a bachelor’s in biology from the University of Utah. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University and an Infectious Diseases/Epidemiology Physician Advisor for the Department of Quality, Patient Safety, and Infection Prevention at Texas Health Resources, where he provides clinical guidance, supports quality improvement initiatives, and participates in multidisciplinary committees and projects. Dr Bhayani is deeply committed to improving health outcomes in the diverse patient population of the Dallas-Fort Worth area he serves, enhancing medical education, and contributing to the global fight against infectious diseases.