Hejal C. Patel
MD
Radiation Oncologist
Languages spoken
English
Expert in
Radiation Oncology
Overview
Centers
Specializes in
Anal/rectum cancer
Bile duct cancer
Fallopian Tube cancer
Gallbladder cancer
Gastrointestinal cancer
Genitourinary cancer
Gynaecological cancer
Large bowel cancer
Laryngeal cancer
Mouth cancer
Nasal cavity cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer
Non-Hodgkin
Penile cancer
Salivary gland cancer
Skin cancer
Small bowel cancer
Testicular cancer
Thymus gland cancer
Ureter cancer
Urethral cancer
Uterus cancer
Vaginal cancer
Vulva cancer
Treatments
3D Conformal Radiation Therapy
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI)
Dr. Hejal Patel is a Radiation Oncologist who has published research in many journals and remains active on the faculty at the University of Alabama’s School of Medicine. In addition to receiving many honors and awards as a physician, he is also a cancer survivor. At age 13, Dr. Patel was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer. Undergoing chemotherapy and surgery at such a young age shaped him into the doctor that he is today. Dr. Patel is dedicated to providing the best patient care and cancer treatment available to all of his Alabama patients.
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Career positions
Current position(s)
- GenesisCare - Radiation Oncologist, Dothan, AL
Past position(s)
- Baptist Health System - Radiation Oncologist, Pensacola, FL
Education
Universities
- University of Alabama, Bachelor's of Science, Birmingham, AL
- University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
Internships
- Carraway Methodist Hospital, Birmingham, AL
Residencies
- University of Louisville, Radiation Oncology, Chief Resident, Louisville, KY
Expertise and interests
Interests
- Prostate, Breast, Lung, Colorectal, Skin, Gynecological, Brain, Spine, Head & Neck Malignancies, Sarcomas
Professional association
Accomplishments
Awards
- USA Today 1st Academic Team, summa cum laude at University of Alabama, University Scholars Award