Rahul Bhakta

Rahul Bhakta, MD is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He currently serves as a hospitalist with BayCare Health System. Prior to joining BayCare, Dr. Bhakta was a faculty member in the USF Health Department of Internal Medicine, where he combined clinical practice, medical education, and leadership, including serving as Vice Chief of Hospital Medicine at Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Bhakta is deeply committed to advancing medical education, interprofessional collaboration, and service to underserved communities. He volunteers alongside medical students in community-based clinics that provide care for vulnerable populations throughout the Tampa Bay region, helping trainees develop both clinical skills and a strong sense of social responsibility. His educational interests include teamwork, systems-based practice, and preparing future physicians to deliv