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Samir H. Patel, M.D.

  1. Radiation Oncologist
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Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

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
  1. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy
  2. Proton therapy
  3. Radiation therapy
  4. Stereotactic body radiotherapy
  • 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. 2023 - present
    MentorWorrall Scholars Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberSpace and Capital Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  3. 2020 - present
    ChairQuality Assurance Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  4. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican Radium Society
  5. 2019 - present
    ChairHead and Neck Radiation Oncology Disease Site Group, Radiation Oncology Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council
  6. 2019 - present
    MemberHead and Neck Subcommittee, Particle Therapy Cooperative Group - North America (PTCOG-NA)
  7. 2018 - 2019
    MemberHead and Neck Competitive Growth Strategy Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  8. 2018
    Course Co-Director11th Annual Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2018 - present
    MemberContinuous Professional Development Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  10. 2018 - present
    MemberInternal Advisory Committee, Arizona Office of Health Disparities Research Program, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  11. 2018 - present
    Course Co-DirectorPractical Proton Therapy Seminar and Workshop, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Department of Education Administration
  12. 2018 - present
    MemberProcess Improvement Committee (SAILS), Department of Radiation Oncology
  13. 2017 - present
    MemberHead and Neck Radiation Oncology Exam Committee, American Board of Radiology
  14. 2017
    Course Co-Director10th Annual Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  15. 2017 - present
    Co-course DirectorAnnual Multidisciplinary Transoral Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
  16. 2016 - present
    Co-ChairHead and Neck Cancer DWG, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  17. 2015 - present
    MemberResearch Development Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  18. 2015 - present
    MemberHead and Neck Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  19. 2015 - present
    MemberH&N Abstract Review Committee, ASTRO Annual Meeting, American Society for Radiation Oncology
  20. 2014 - present
    MemberResidency Education Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  21. 2013 - 2016
    MemberCancer Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  22. 2013 - 2014
    MemberData and Safety Monitoring Board, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  23. 2013 - present
    MemberParticle Therapy Cooperative Group - North America (PTCOG-NA)
  24. 2011
    ParticipantHenry Ford Physician Leadership Institute
  25. 2011
    ChairOncology Quality Assurance, Henry Ford Hospital
  26. 2010 - 2015
    Panel MemberACR Appropriateness Criteria on Brain Metastases, American College of Radiology
  27. 2008 - 2011
    MemberInstitutional Review Board, Henry Ford Hospital
  28. 2008 - 2011
    ChiefRadiation Oncology, Medical Group Practice Affairs Committee, Henry Ford Hospital
  29. 2008 - 2016
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  30. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology
  31. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  32. 1997 - 1999
    Founding MemberStudents Educating and Volunteering for Health Awareness, University of Michigan

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