Dr. Neha Patel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Neha Patel is a triple board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologist at Stanford Health Care, where she serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Patel provides expert and personalized care for patients with both common and rare cancers, with a specialization in treating patients with genitourinary cancer. She is deeply committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered oncology services, emphasizing the importance of helping individuals and families understand their diagnosis and navigate treatment options with confidence and clarity. Her research focuses on designing and implementing system-level interventions to advance equitable, high-value cancer care, and she is particularly passionate about integrating oncology with palliative care to create collaborative models that improve patient outcomes and elevate the quality of life. Known for her compassionate and relational approach, Dr. Patel builds strong, trusting partnerships with her patients and their families, prioritizing care that aligns with the individual's values, preferences, and goals to achieve the best possible quality of life and longevity.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in oncology.

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.