Dr. Meghna Patel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Meghna D Patel is a Clinical Associate Professor specializing in Pediatric Cardiology at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. She completed her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and earned her MS in Biology before obtaining her medical degree from Indiana University. Following her medical training, Dr. Patel underwent a pediatrics residency and a pediatric cardiology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. She also completed a fellowship in pediatric intensive care at Stanford University. Dr. Patel's research primarily focuses on clinical outcomes in children with heart disease, particularly the immune signatures and perturbations associated with various stages of heart failure and surgical trauma. She is also dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for children and families dealing with heart disease and is committed to providing appropriate palliative care to enhance the quality of life for her patients. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Patel is active in professional education and is a member of the Professional Education Board.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford • Palo Alto, CA

Pediatric cardiac intensivist with a focus on pediatric critical care medicine.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.