Krishna Patel

Krishna Patel, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), specializing in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. His academic focus includes

• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Cleft and Congenital Anomalies/Pediatric Facial Plastics
• Head and Neck Cancer Reconstruction

His recent research spans interventional pain management guidelines, oncological thromboembolic risks during pandemics, and craniofacial surgical outcomes. Notable publications address

• 2024 ASIPP guidelines on anticoagulant therapy
• 2023 JAMA Oncology studies on cancer-COVID-19 interactions
• 2022 diagnostic approaches for jaw masses

As a clinician-scientist, Patel combines surgical expertise with clinical research, particularly in

• Head and neck reconstruction
• Post-viral rheumatological complications
• Essential tremor therapeutics