Arpan A. Patel, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-5823

Administrative: (585) 275-9319

Fax: (585) 273-1042

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 704
Rochester, NY 14642

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Medicine , Hematology/Oncology (SMD)

Patient Care Setting

Cancer

Biography

The diagnosis of cancer affects not only a patient, but their family and friends as well. I chose the field of oncology to help those through this very difficult situation with compassion, respect, and dignity. As health care is becoming more complex, it is important not to lose focus on patient distress, financial toxicities, and quality of life. Working with a multidisciplinary team we will provide the best quality of care and patient-centered approach for you and your loved ones. My primary clinical focus is lung cancer (including small cell, non-small cell lung cancer, and mesothelioma), & head and neck cancer. We are always addressing unmet clinical needs with clinical research trials in order to provide cutting edge medical treatments and push the field of oncology in order to better serve our patients. My research interests include thoracic oncology, quality improvement, patient distress, and education.

Professional Background

My roots are in Upstate NY - specifically New Hartford NY. I completed my Internal Medicine training with SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse NY. I stayed on as Chief Resident for an additional year. Thereafter my fellowship training in Hematology Oncology was completed with the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.

Research

My research interests include Thoracic-Oncology, Quality Improvement, Financial Toxicity, Patient Distress, and Education.

Credentials

Specialties

Education

2012
MD | Medical University of Lublin (Poland)

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

07/01/2016 - 06/30/2019
Fellowship in Hematology & Oncology at University of Florida College of Medicine

07/01/2013 - 06/30/2016
Residency in Internal Medicine at SUNY Upstate University Hospital

07/01/2012 - 06/30/2013
Internship in Internal Medicine at SUNY Upstate University Hospital

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Awards

2019
Chief Fellow Award
Sponsor: University of Florida
Location: Gainesville, FL

2019
Craig S Kitchens Award for Peer Mentorship, Education, and Leadership
Sponsor: University of Florida
Location: Gainesville, FL

2018
Induction into the University of Florida Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)
Sponsor: University of Florida
Location: Gainesville, FL

2018
Housestaff Distinguished Hero of Quality Award
Sponsor: University of Florida
Location: Gainesville, FL

2015
David B Duggan MD Award
Sponsor: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Location: Syracuse, NY

2015
Alpha Omega Gamma Chapter Excellence in Teaching Award
Sponsor: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Location: Syracuse, NY

2012
Intern Teaching Award
Sponsor: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Location: Syracuse, NY

2012
Induction into Arnold Gold Humanism Honor Society of SUNY Upstate Medical University
Sponsor: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Location: Syracuse, NY

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Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Radiation With High-Dose Cisplatin (100 mg/m2) Every Three Weeks Versus Radiation With Low-Dose Weekly Cisplatin (40 mg/m2) for Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN)

Lead Researcher: Arpan A Patel

This phase II/III trial compares the effect of the combination of high-dose cisplatin every three weeks and radiation therapy versus low-dose cisplatin weekly and radiation therapy for the treatment of patients with locoregionally advanced head and neck cancer. Chemotherapy drugs, such as cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. This study is being done to find out if low-dose cisplatin given weekly together with radiation therapy is the same or better than high-dose cisplatin given every 3 weeks together with radiation therapy in treating patients with head and neck cancer.

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Publications

Journal Articles

5/2019
Gopalan PK, Patel A, Bodner S. "Improving Documentation of Distress in Veteran Patients for Hematology/Oncology Clinics." Journal of oncology practice. 2019 May; 15(5):e475-e479. Epub 2019 Apr 09.

10/2018
Dhamoon AS, Kosters M, Panebianco L, Patel A, Gudlavalleti A, Krowl L. "A pilot study to standardize and peer-review shift handoffs in an academic internal medicine residency program: The DOCFISH method." Medicine.. 2018 Oct; 97(41):e12798.

8/30/2018
Markham MJ, Nwosu-Lheme A, Lutfi F, Ali A, Patel A. "An Interactive Multimodality Curriculum Teaching Medicine Residents About Oncologic Documentation and Billing." MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources.. 2018 Aug 30; 14:10746. Epub 2018 Aug 30.

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