Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- 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
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2007
Certificate - Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)Baroda Medical College
- 2002
MBBSBaroda Medical College
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MBACollat School of Business
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2024
Patient ExcellencyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2023
SEP Reviewer for lymphoma section
American Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2023
Patient ExcellencyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2022
Patient ExcellencyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2021
Session ChairAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2021
Patient ExcellencyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2020
Patient ExcellencyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2014
Young Investigator Award, Conquer Cancer, the ASCO FoundationAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2014
Best Research Fellow, Hematology/Oncology FellowshipUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2013
Merit AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2011
Second Prize Research PresentationAmerican College of Physicians
- 2011
Best PGY III Research PresentationProvidence Hospital and Medical Center
- 2009
Best Categorical Intern AwardProvidence Hospital-George Washington University
- 2009
Fourth Prize Podium PresentationAmerican College of Physicians
- 2008
Best PosterAmerican College of Physicians
- 2008
JEOPARDY Team Member representing Providence HospitalAmerican College of Physicians
- 2005
Two Gold Medals for “Best Candidate” OrthopedicsUniversity of Baroda
- 2000
Stood 6th in class of 107 in MBBS final examsBaroda Medical College
- 2000
"First” in the subject of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Medical 2021Baroda Medical College
- 1996
Honors in Anatomy and Pathology School ExamsBaroda Medical College
Professional memberships
- 2021
Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2021 - present
ReviewerHealth Central, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2017 - 2024
Panel MemberNon Hodgkin Lymphoma Guidelines, National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- 2017 - 2021
Panel MemberNational Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- 2014 - present
MemberClinical Competency Committee (Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program), University of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2011 - present
MemberNational Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publications