Biographical summary
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."
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Intensity modulated radiation therapy
- Stereotactic body radiation therapy
- Head and neck cancer
- Reducing radiation toxicity
- Radiation oncology quality assurance
- Proton beam therapy
Mayo Clinic locations
Phoenix, Arizona
Education
- 2021
Certificate - Health EquityArizona State University, College of Health Solutions
- 2008
Chief Medical ResidentHenry Ford Hospital
- 2008
Resident - Radiation OncologyHenry Ford Hospital
- 2004
Transitional ResidentSt. John's Hospital, Detroit, MI
- 2003
MDWayne State University School of Medicine
- 1999
BS with Distinction - MicrobiologyUniversity of Michigan
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2009
Radiation OncologyAmerican Board of Radiology
Awards and honors
- 2018
Outstanding Course Director for 2018Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
- 2007
Roentgen Resident Research AwardRadiological Society of North America
- 2006
First Place - Resident Research CompetitionMichigan Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- 1999
Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Michigan
- 1999
James B. Angell ScholarUniversity of Michigan
Professional memberships
- 2019 - present
ChairHead and Neck Radiation Oncology Disease Site Group, Radiation Oncology Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council
- 2019 - present
MemberHead and Neck Subcommittee, Particle Therapy Cooperative Group - North America (PTCOG-NA)
- 2018 - present
MemberHead and Neck Competitive Growth Strategy Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
- 2018 - present
MemberProcess Improvement Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
- 2018
Course Co-Director11th Annual Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Department of Education Administration
- 2018 - present
MemberContinuous Professional Development Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2018 - present
MemberInternal Advisory Committee, Arizona Office of Health Disparities Research Program, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
- 2018 - present
Course Co-DirectorPractical Proton Therapy Seminar and Workshop, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Department of Education Administration
- 2017 - present
MemberHead and Neck Radiation Oncology Exam Committee, American Board of Radiology
- 2017
Course Co-Director10th Annual Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
- 2017 - present
Co-course DirectorAnnual Multidisciplinary Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
- 2016 - present
Co-ChairHead and Neck Cancer DWG, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
- 2016 - present
MemberH&N Abstract Review Committee, ASTRO Annual Meeting, American Society for Radiation Oncology
- 2015 - present
MemberResearch Development Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
- 2015 - present
MemberHead and Neck Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2014 - present
MemberResidency Education Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
- 2013 - present
MemberCancer Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2013 - 2014
MemberData and Safety Monitoring Board, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
- 2013 - present
MemberParticle Therapy Cooperative Group - North America (PTCOG-NA)
- 2011
ParticipantHenry Ford Physician Leadership Institute
- 2011
ChairOncology Quality Assurance, Henry Ford Hospital
- 2010 - 2015
Panel MemberACR Appropriateness Criteria on Brain Metastases, American College of Radiology
- 2008 - 2011
MemberInstitutional Review Board, Henry Ford Hospital
- 2008 - 2011
ChiefRadiation Oncology, Medical Group Practice Affairs Committee, Henry Ford Hospital
- 2008 - 2016
MemberAmerican College of Radiology
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 1997 - 1999
Founding MemberStudents Educating and Volunteering for Health Awareness, University of Michigan