Overview
Dr. Patel is a radiation oncologist at the Dignity Health Cancer Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. He is board-certified in radiation oncology and has clinical expertise in brachytherapy. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and subsequently his residency in radiation oncology at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. He then completed his fellowship in brachytherapy at the University of California, Los Angeles under the guidance of one of the pioneers of prostate high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy. During his fellowship, he had extensive training in brachytherapy for prostate, skin, gynecologic, and sarcomatous cancers.Dr. Patel aims to educate his patients regarding their diagnosis and guide them in making a treatment decision after carefully reviewing the risks and benefits of each option. He has special expertise in the management of prostate and skin cancers, and is able to provide individualized treatment approaches within a context of evidence-based medicine. For prostate cancer, Dr. Patel offers external radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and high-dose-rate brachytherapy all in combination with hydrogel placement in order to reduce rectal toxicity. For skin cancer, Dr. Patel offers external radiation therapy as well as custom skin mold high-dose-rate brachytherapy which can significantly shorten treatments and reduce dose to surrounding tissues.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Stomach Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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625 N 6th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shyamal A. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shyamal A. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shyamal A. Patel by calling their office at 602-406-8222. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shyamal A. Patel a top-rated expert for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shyamal A. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Shyamal A. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Shyamal A. Patel is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.
Does Dr. Shyamal A. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shyamal A. Patel has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Shyamal A. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shyamal A. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Shyamal A. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-406-8222 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
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- Bone TumorDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Cervical CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.