Yogi A. Patel

About Yogi A. Patel

I’m a bioengineer and MedTech entrepreneur dedicated to transforming academic innovation into scalable, venture-funded medical devices and diagnostic platforms that bridge the gap between science and patient care. My expertise lies in startup governance, technology translation, team building, fundraising, and regulatory strategy - turning university research into commercial products adopted in real-world clinical settings.As Co-Founder & CEO of Focused Cryo, a venture-backed company, I lead the development and commercialization of a precision cryoablation and cryoneurolysis platform that delivers temperature-controlled, image-guided treatments for tumors and nerves. Our technology enables interventional radiologists, surgeons, and pain management physicians to perform safe, effective, and targeted therapies.As Co-Founder & CEO of TopoDx, a venture-backed company, I’m driving the next generation of AI-powered infectious disease diagnostics. Our platform enables automated, touch-free triage, pathogen ID, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)- reducing diagnostic turnaround from days to hours.Across ventures, I’ve led R&D, product development, FDA 510(k) submissions, reimbursement strategy, and capital raises. I focus on the usability and real-world embodiment of innovation—ensuring new technologies fit seamlessly into clinical workflows and deliver measurable clinical and economic impact.

Experience

1. Co-founder and CEO

   Topodx

   Jan 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   AI-driven diagnostic platform delivering automated, touch-free pathogen identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing - reducing diagnostic turnaround from days to hours.

Education

• Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

  Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results (TI:GER®)

  2014 — 2016

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Neuroengineering/Bioengineering

  2012 — 2017

• David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

  Fellowship, Neurocardiology

  2016 — 2018

• Mercer University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Math; Computational Science; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  2007 — 2011

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Gastroenterology/Hepatology

  2017 — 2018

Skills

• Python
• Artificial Intelligence
• Statistics
• C++
• Experimental Design
• Real-Time Control Systems
• Openmp
• Research
• Biophysics
• C/C++
• Wordpress
• Css Javascript
• Html 5
• Ios Development
• Linux Kernel
• Solidworks
• Autocad
• Qt
• Academic Tutoring
• Data Analysis
• Pthreads
• Science
• Biochemistry
• Bioengineering
• Lacrosse
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Culture
• Neuroscience
• Electrical Stimulation
• Graphic Design
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Digital Circuit Design
• Microsoft Office
• Biomedical Engineering
• Tissue Engineering
• Opengl
• Leadership
• Matlab
• Computational Modeling