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Practice Focus Areas
- Lung Cancer
- Thymic Cancer
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Indiana University School of Medicine - 1996
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1999
- Fellowships:
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - 2003
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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566 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
July 05, 2023
5.0 star star star star starSee previous answer, augmented by: Dr. Patel brings her vast knowledge to bear on the individual nuances of each patient’s cancer case. Her intellectual energy, and her scientist’s curiosity drive her to find specialized solutions to deliver the best methodology to effectively combat the disease. If cancer had cognition, it would know to run when Dr. Patel is on the case.
April 27, 2023
5.0 star star star star starShe is such a wonderful doctor, after meeting with her she made me feel I am so lucky to have her as my doctor, and I have all the conferences with her to help me go through the most difficult time in my life. She is a very knowledgeable doctor and cares for her patients as she first met. Her whole team is also super caring and nice.
April 17, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Patel not only is she an excellent doctor, but also very humble and human. She explains everything in detail, it is very optimistic and gives you that confidence you need when facing a life changing scenario.
April 12, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Patel explained where we stand and our next steps and possible options very well. She listened to all of our questions and our concerns. Dr. Patel also seemed very straightforward while still being positive & encouraging. Very impressed with today’s visit.
April 10, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI highly recommend Dr. Patel for care as she helped me with my journey of lung cancer. She thoroughly reviewed my diagnosis, surgery, and decided on the best treatment plan for me along with doing additional research and testing following y surgery and pathogy to learn more about my disease and findings. I felt reassured and all my questions were answered, leaving my worries behind. I felt at ease speaking to her and her team as they were all very educated.
February 26, 2023
5.0 star star star star starSee above. I would definitely recommend NW Chicago for oncology care. I've never had a bad experience with any of the staff. If I could I would have continue to go there because I would have my tests followed with a visit with Dr. Patel on the same day. However, Dr. Patel changed her schedule to tests one day and seeing her on another. That was not convenient for me as I live in [ ] Now, I have my labs, CT and MRI done at Delnor and a televisit with Dr. Patel several days later.
December 05, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Patel is extremely knowledgeable about my specific type of lung cancer and I believe she truly cares about my well-being. She answers my questions and also talks about other issues important to me. I feel she has a good bedside manner.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- AstraZeneca
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.