Anisha B. Patel

Anisha B. Patel, M.D. serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology, Division of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She holds the leadership position of Chief for the Section of Cutaneous Toxicities, focusing on skin complications arising from cancer therapies.

Her research centers on oncodermatology with emphasis on cutaneous toxicities from targeted therapies and chemotherapy. Clinical work includes skin cancer screening, melanoma management, and sun safety protocols for cancer survivors. She actively contributes to patient education through podcasts and public resources addressing therapy-related skin reactions, nail changes, and sunscreen efficacy.

Dr. Patel operates within MD Anderson's Melanoma & Skin Center and Cancer Prevention Center frameworks. Her Section of Cutaneous Toxicities provides specialized care for treatment-induced dermatological conditions, integrating clinical practice with prevention initiatives across the institution's skin safety programs.