Akshar N. Patel

Akshar N. Patel is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, specializing in Radiation Oncology. He practices at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center and Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC), focusing on individualized cancer care for prostate, bladder, breast, lung, and other malignancies.

• Chair of the Sub-Department of Radiation Oncology at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
• Residency training in advanced radiation techniques (IMRT, SBRT/SABR, brachytherapy, proton therapy) at Rutgers University
• Active member of the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

His expertise in proton therapy allows patients access to cutting-edge treatments, emphasizing collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams. Clinical interests span genitourinary, thoracic, head/neck, and gastrointestinal oncology, alongside sarcomas and lymphomas.

Areas of specialization include:

• Radiation treatment planning
• Proton therapy applications
• Personalized oncology care
• Supportive cancer care navigation