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Dr. Sameera Patel

Disambiguation: This entry is for the UMMC neurologist who treated Jacob Keller in 2024. For the male Mount Sinai physician who coordinated Charlie Rivera’s 2027 workup, see Dr. Amir Patel. For the female Johns Hopkins neurologist who mentored Logan Weston during residency, see Neha Patel.

Dr. Sameera Patel was the UMMC attending neurologist who led Jacob Keller’s neurological care during his October 2024 hospitalization. She reviewed the imaging and radiology findings that documented chronic abuse and later testified as a treating-physician expert witness during the 2025 trial of Robert Keller. Sameera and Julia Weston were long-standing professional colleagues in Baltimore-area neurology.

Career

Sameera practiced neurology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Her documented work included high-acuity inpatient neurological care and follow-up management after Jacob’s hospitalization.

Jacob Keller’s 2024 Hospitalization

Main article: Jacob Keller’s Hospitalization (October 2024) - Event

Sameera led Jacob’s neurological care after status epilepticus and cerebral edema left him critically ill. She participated in the planned extubation, monitored his neurological recovery, and managed the lamotrigine titration after discharge.

Sameera reviewed the imaging and radiology findings that showed multiple healing fractures in addition to Jacob’s acute injuries. Those findings supported the hospital’s social-services referral and the criminal investigation into Robert’s abuse and medical neglect.

Robert Keller Trial

Main article: State of Maryland v. Robert Keller (2024–2025) - Event

Sameera testified as Jacob’s treating neurologist and a medical expert. Her testimony addressed his acute neurological injuries, the healing fractures documented during treatment, and the distinction between injuries consistent with assault and Jacob’s documented self-harm patterns.

Professional Relationships

Jacob Keller

Sameera treated Jacob through the acute neurological crisis and subsequent follow-up. Her clinical findings became part of the evidence used at Robert’s trial.

Julia Weston

Sameera and Julia were long-standing professional colleagues at separate Baltimore medical institutions. Julia reviewed Jacob’s condition as a neurologist and emergency guardian, while Sameera remained the UMMC treating neurologist.

Memorable Quotes

“Guarded to poor. The seizure caused significant damage, but the extent won’t be clear for days.”

(Sameera giving Julia Weston Jacob’s prognosis in the UMMC PICU.)

“Social services is involved. The boy’s presentation suggests chronic neglect, severe malnutrition, evidence of physical abuse, multiple healing fractures.”

(Sameera explaining Jacob’s admission findings to Julia.)

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