Krupal Patel, M.D.

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Krupal Patel, M.D.
Head and Neck Surgeon
Clinical Expertise
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Sinonasal Cancers/Skull-based Cancers
  • Thyroid Cancers
  • Skin Cancers - Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Merkel Cell
  • Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) Therapy
Research Area
  • Quality of Life Outcomes
  • Remote Patient Monitoring
  • Immuno-oncology and Cellular Therapies
  • Tumor-infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL)
  • Theranostics
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery
Clinical Teams
Head and Neck Cancers
Skin Cancer and Melanoma
Thyroid Cancer

Krupal Patel, M.D., M.Sc., is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Head and Neck Surgery at City of Hope Cancer Center Duarte and a board-certified otolaryngologist.

In the clinic, Dr. Patel works with patients who have melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers in the head & neck region, skull base cancers, head & neck cancers, and thyroid and parathyroid diseases. His expertise is in a wide range of minimally invasive surgeries including endoscopic skull base surgery, transoral robotic surgery and reconstructive surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Saskatchewan, then completed a residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and Master of Surgery at Western University in London, Ontario, followed by a fellowship in head & neck oncology – microvascular reconstructive surgery at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Patel leads the translational research efforts in Division of Head & Neck at City of Hope, is a member of the head and neck disease trials team, and site PI for multiple industry and cooperative group trials. He is a member of multiple professional associations, including the American Head and Neck Society and the North American Skull Base Society.

Dr. Patel’s research interests include disparities in head & neck cancer, financial toxicity, patient reported outcomes, remote patient monitoring, and development of genomic biomarkers that can predict the impact of therapeutic interventions on patients’ quality of life.

Location

Education & Experience

Degrees

  • 2014-2016, Master of Science, Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
  • 2008-2012, Doctor of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • 2004-2008, Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Residencies

  • 2012-2017, Head and Neck Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada

Fellowships

  • 2017-2018, Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Professional Experience

  • 2024-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 2024-present, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Oncologic Sciences, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
  • 2019-2024, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Oncologic Sciences, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
  • 2019-2024, Assistant Member, Department of Head & Neck, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida

Board Certifications

  • 2021, Head and Neck Surgery (Diplomate in U.S.), American Board of Otolaryngology
  • 2017, Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada) 

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2021–2023, Health Outcomes Behavior Innovation Award Grant
  • 2021–2022, Moffitt Advent-Health Collaboration Award
  • 2021, Clinical Science Grant
  • 2021, Health Outcomes Behavior Innovation Award Grant
  • 2020, NRG Oncology NCORP and Cancer Care Delivery Research Committee Grant
  • 2014, Lawson Internal Research Fund “Pilot Studies” Grant
  • 2009, Saskatoon Health Region Foundation Grant

Memberships

  • Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada)
  • Canadian Society of Otolaryngology
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Head and Neck Society
  • NRG Oncology
  • North American Skull Base Society
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

 

Publications

  • Patel K, Tabriz A, Turner K, Gonzalez B, Oswald L, Jim H, Nguyen O, Hong Y, Aldawoodi N, Cao B, Wang X, Rollison D, Robinson E, Naso C, Spiess P. Telemedicine adoption in an NCI-designated cancer center during the COVID-19 pandemic: a report on patient of care experience. JNCCN (accepted). 2023
  • Zeng PYF, Prokopec SD, Lai SY, Pinto N, Chan-Seng-Yue MA, Clifton-Bligh R, Williams MD, Howlett CJ, Plantinga P, Cecchini M, Lam AK, Siddiqui I, Wang J, Sun RX, Watson JD, Korah R, Carling T, Agrawal N, Cipriani N, Ball D, Nelkin B, Rooper LM, Bishop JA, Garnis C, Krupal Patel, MD Apr 20, 2023 Page 11 of 17 Berean K, Nicolson NG, Weinberger P, Henderson YC, Lalansingh CM, Tian M, Yamaguchi TN, Livingstone J, Salcedo A, Patel K, Vizeacoumar F, Datti A, Xi L, Nikiforov YE, Smallridge R, Copland JA, Marlow LA, Hyrcza MD, Delbridge L, Sidhu S, Sywak M, Robinson B, Fung K, Ghasemi F, Kwan K, MacNeil SD, Mendez A, Palma DA, Khan MI, Shaikh M, Ruicci KM, Wehrli B, Winquist E, Yoo J, Mymryk JS, Rocco JW, Wheeler D, Scherer S, Giordano TJ, Barrett JW, Faquin WC, Gill AJ, Clayman G, Boutros PC, Nichols AC. The genomic and evolutionary landscapes of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. medRxiv. 2023:2023.04.10.23288365. doi:10.1101/2023.04.10.23288365
  • Nguyen OT, Mason A, Khanna N, Charles D, Naso C, Hong YR, Sprow O, Alishahi Tabriz A, Turner K, Spiess P, Patel KB. Patient and caregiver experience with telehealth for surgical cancer care: A qualitative study. J Surg Oncol. Jun 2023;127(7):1203-1211. doi:10.1002/jso.27228
  • Nguyen OT, Donato U, McCormick R, Reblin M, Kim L, Hume E, Otto AK, Alishahi Tabriz A, Islam JY, Hong YR, Turner K, Patel KB. Financial toxicity among head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers: A cross-sectional pilot study. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. Apr 2023;8(2):450-457. doi:10.1002/lio2.1038
  • Patel K, Gonzalez B, Turner K, Tabriz A, Rollison D, Robinson E, Naso C, Wang X, Spiesse P. Estimated carbon emissions savings with shifts to telemedicine from in-person visits to telemedicine for patients with cancer. JAMA Netw Open. Jan 31 2023;6(1):e2253788. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.53788
  • Patel KB, Turner K, Alishahi Tabriz A, Gonzalez BD, Oswald LB, Nguyen OT, Hong YR, Jim HSL, Nichols AC, Wang X, Robinson E, Naso C, Spiess PE. Estimated indirect cost savings of using telehealth among nonelderly patients with cancer. JAMA Netw Open. Jan 3 2023;6(1):e2250211. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.50211
  • Patel KB, Padhya TA, Huang J, Hernandez-Prera JC, Li T, Chung CH, Wang L, Wang X. Plasma cell-free DNA methylome profiling in pre- and post-surgery oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. Mol Carcinog. Jan 13 2023;doi:10.1002/mc.23501
  • Cao B, Patel KB, Li T, Yao S, Chung CH, Wang X. A subnetwork-based framework for prioritizing and evaluating prognostic gene modules from cancer transcriptome data. iScience. 2022:105915.
  • Liu JKC, Kang R, Bilenkin A, Prorok R, Whiting J, Patel KB, Beer-Furlan A, Naso C, Rogers A, Castro XB, Peguero E, Mokhtari S, Tran N, Etame A, Pina Y, Spiess PE, Forsyth P, Vogelbaum MA. Patient satisfaction and cost savings analysis of the telemedicine program within a neuro-oncology department. J Neurooncol. Nov 2022;160(2):517-525. doi:10.1007/s11060-022-04173
  • Nguyen OT, McCormick R, Patel K, Reblin M, Kim L, Hume E, Powers B, Otto A, Alishahi Tabriz A, Islam J, Hong YR, Kirchhoff AC, Turner K. Health insurance literacy among head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers: A cross-sectional pilot study. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. Dec 2022;7(6):1820-1829. doi:10.1002/lio2.940

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Ratings & Reviews

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4.9
Provider explain in way you understand
4.9
Provider listen carefully to you
4.9
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.8
Know important info medical history
4.7
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10/21/25
Highly recommended - Verified patient
10/21/25
Dr Patel is an excellent surgeon. He saw me every day during my hospital stay. He kept me well informed of my progress. City of Hope is fortunate to have him. - Verified patient
09/22/25
Compare to other systems, staff stood out for uniformly being friendly, caring, willing to answer questions,helpful - Verified patient
08/15/25
Dr was kind, he reinsured me everything will be ok, he explained things to where I can understand - Verified patient
08/07/25
Friendly and Patient Interested - Verified patient