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Samir H. Patel, M.D.

  1. Radiation Oncologist

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Dr. Patel specializes in the use of radiation therapy for complex cancers of the head and neck. He understands how to apply the latest in radiation therapy technology including proton beam therapy to treat these cancers. An important theme of his clinical and research work is the importance of improving clinical outcomes for head and neck cancers particularly focusing on minimizing side effects.

His treatment philosophy is as follows: "I am never ok with the status quo and believe an attitude for lifelong learning coupled with striving for excellence will result in deliver of cutting edge care."

  1. Chondrosarcoma
  2. Esthesioneuroblastoma
  3. Head and neck cancer
  4. Hypopharyngeal cancer
  5. Laryngeal cancer
  6. Nasal and paranasal tumors
  7. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
  8. Oral and throat cancer
  9. Oropharyngeal cancer
  10. Radiation injury
  11. Salivary gland cancer
  12. Skin cancer
  13. Thyroid cancer
  • Intensity modulated radiation therapy
  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Reducing radiation toxicity
  • Radiation oncology quality assurance
  • Proton beam therapy
  1. 2021
    Certificate - Health EquityArizona State University, College of Health Solutions
  2. 2008
    Chief Medical ResidentHenry Ford Hospital
  3. 2008
    Resident - Radiation OncologyHenry Ford Hospital
  4. 2004
    Transitional ResidentSt. John's Hospital, Detroit, MI
  5. 2003
    MDWayne State University School of Medicine
  6. 1999
    BS with Distinction - MicrobiologyUniversity of Michigan

Certifications

  1. 2009
    Radiation OncologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    Outstanding Course Director for 2018Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  2. 2007
    Roentgen Resident Research AwardRadiological Society of North America
  3. 2006
    First Place - Resident Research CompetitionMichigan Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
  4. 1999
    Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Michigan
  5. 1999
    James B. Angell ScholarUniversity of Michigan

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - present
    Head and Neck Radiation Oncology Disease Site Group, Radiation Oncology Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council
  2. 2019 - present
    Head and Neck Subcommittee, Particle Therapy Cooperative Group - North America (PTCOG-NA)
  3. 2018 - present
    Head and Neck Competitive Growth Strategy Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  4. 2018 - present
    Process Improvement Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  5. 2018
    11th Annual Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Department of Education Administration
  6. 2018 - present
    Continuous Professional Development Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  7. 2018 - present
    Internal Advisory Committee, Arizona Office of Health Disparities Research Program, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  8. 2018 - present
    Practical Proton Therapy Seminar and Workshop, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2017 - present
    Head and Neck Radiation Oncology Exam Committee, American Board of Radiology
  10. 2017
    10th Annual Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  11. 2017 - present
    Annual Multidisciplinary Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
  12. 2016 - present
    Head and Neck Cancer DWG, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  13. 2016 - present
    H&N Abstract Review Committee, ASTRO Annual Meeting, American Society for Radiation Oncology
  14. 2015 - present
    Research Development Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  15. 2015 - present
    Head and Neck Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  16. 2014 - present
    Residency Education Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  17. 2013 - present
    Cancer Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  18. 2013 - 2014
    Data and Safety Monitoring Board, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  19. 2013 - present
    Particle Therapy Cooperative Group - North America (PTCOG-NA)
  20. 2011
    Henry Ford Physician Leadership Institute
  21. 2011
    Oncology Quality Assurance, Henry Ford Hospital
  22. 2010 - 2015
    ACR Appropriateness Criteria on Brain Metastases, American College of Radiology
  23. 2008 - 2011
    Institutional Review Board, Henry Ford Hospital
  24. 2008 - 2011
    Radiation Oncology, Medical Group Practice Affairs Committee, Henry Ford Hospital
  25. 2008 - 2016
    American College of Radiology
  26. 2008 - present
    American Society for Radiation Oncology
  27. 2008 - present
    American Society of Clinical Oncology
  28. 2008 - present
    American Medical Association
  29. 1997 - 1999
    Students Educating and Volunteering for Health Awareness, University of Michigan

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