Dr. Viharkumar Patel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Viharkumar Patel, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology and the Residency Program Director at UC Davis Health. He specializes in diagnosing diseases of the nervous system in both children and adults, with a clinical focus on neuropathology. His research spans neurodegeneration and neuro-oncology, particularly emphasizing metabolomics in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and brain tumors. Dr. Patel is devoted to teaching medical students, residents, and community members about neuropathology and its implications in clinical practice. He is actively engaged in research aimed at understanding the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative and neoplastic diseases through metabolomic approaches. Dr. Patel's dedication to both clinical care and education reflects his philosophy of providing excellent clinical treatment while continually updating his knowledge and skills to adhere to current standards of care.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology, specializing in neuropathology and directing the residency program.

Awards

#1

Top 5 40 Forty Award

#2

40 Forty Award

#3

Ambassador Award

#4

Outstanding Industry Partner Education Award

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.