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Amit Mehta, M.B.B.S., M.B.A.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Hematologist / Oncologist

Dr. Mehta is a hematology specialist with a focused clinical and research interest in lymphoma and advanced cellular therapies, particularly chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy. His work centers on advancing innovative, non-chemotherapy treatment strategies that harness the immune system to improve outcomes for patients with hematologic malignancies.

Dr. Mehta is deeply engaged in exploring next-generation immunotherapy approaches for lymphoma, including cellular therapies, immune-modulating agents, and targeted biologics. His emphasis lies in identifying and integrating novel treatment paradigms that reduce reliance on conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy while enhancing efficacy, durability of response, and quality of life. With a strong commitment to translational medicine, Dr. Mehta is interested in bridging cutting-edge research and clinical practice—bringing emerging therapies from bench to bedside. His areas of focus include CAR-T optimization, resistance mechanisms, toxicity management, and expanding access to cellular therapies across diverse patient populations.

Dr. Mehta brings a systems-level perspective to cancer care, emphasizing innovation, efficiency, and scalable models for delivering complex therapies such as CAR-T. He collaborates across multidisciplinary teams to drive forward clinical excellence and contribute to the evolving landscape of cancer treatment.

  • B cell Lymphoma
  • T cell Lymphoma
  • Central Nervous System Lymphoma
  • Skin Lymphoma
  • Cell Therapy/CAR-T Cell Therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Novel treatments in Cancer
  • Immunotherapy in Cancer
  1. 2007
    Certificate - Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)Baroda Medical College
  2. 2002
    MBBSBaroda Medical College
  3.  
    MBACollat School of Business

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Patient ExcellencyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  2. 2023
    SEP Reviewer for lymphoma section American Society of Clinical Oncology
  3. 2023
    Patient ExcellencyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  4. 2022
    Patient ExcellencyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  5. 2021
    Session ChairAmerican Society of Hematology
  6. 2021
    Patient ExcellencyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  7. 2020
    Patient ExcellencyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  8. 2014
    Young Investigator Award, Conquer Cancer, the ASCO FoundationAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  9. 2014
    Best Research Fellow, Hematology/Oncology FellowshipUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  10. 2013
    Merit AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  11. 2011
    Second Prize Research PresentationAmerican College of Physicians
  12. 2011
    Best PGY III Research PresentationProvidence Hospital and Medical Center
  13. 2009
    Best Categorical Intern AwardProvidence Hospital-George Washington University
  14. 2009
    Fourth Prize Podium PresentationAmerican College of Physicians
  15. 2008
    Best PosterAmerican College of Physicians
  16. 2008
    JEOPARDY Team Member representing Providence HospitalAmerican College of Physicians
  17. 2005
    Two Gold Medals for “Best Candidate” OrthopedicsUniversity of Baroda
  18. 2000
    Stood 6th in class of 107 in MBBS final examsBaroda Medical College
  19. 2000
    "First” in the subject of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Medical 2021Baroda Medical College
  20. 1996
    Honors in Anatomy and Pathology School ExamsBaroda Medical College

Professional memberships

  1. 2021
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Hematology
  2. 2021 - present
    ReviewerHealth Central, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  3. 2017 - 2024
    Panel MemberNon Hodgkin Lymphoma Guidelines, National Comprehensive Cancer Network
  4. 2017 - 2021
    Panel MemberNational Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
  5. 2014 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee (Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program), University of Alabama at Birmingham
  6. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  7. 2011 - present
    MemberNational Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publications