Chirag Patel is a seasoned health professional with extensive experience in public health and chiropractic care. Currently serving as a Health Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since August 2023, Chirag has a long-standing tenure at the GA Department of Public Health as an MMP Data Manager/Analyst since February 2012, focusing on public health data surveillance and management. Additional roles include voluntary emergency preparedness efforts with SERVGA and prior positions as a researcher at the CDC and a chiropractor. Chirag holds a Master of Public Health from Florida International University, a Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from New Jersey City University.