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Dr. Hiten D Patel is an Assistant Professor of Urology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, focusing on improving diagnosis and management of urological malignancies. He specializes in prostate and kidney cancers, leveraging MRI/PSMA-PET imaging and robotic surgery. His research emphasizes active surveillance, surgical innovation, and quality-of-life outcomes.
Education:
- B.A., Washington University in St. Louis (2009)
- MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2013)
- MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2014)
- Residency in Urology, Johns Hopkins (2020)
- Fellowship in Urologic Oncology, Loyola University (2022)
Research Interests: Dr. Patel’s work centers on novel diagnostic tools (e.g., MRI-based predictive models), reducing surgical morbidity, and advancing prostate/kidney cancer treatment. He contributed to American Urological Association guidelines through systematic reviews and has pioneered studies on venous thromboembolism prevention and opioid stewardship.
Publications & Awards: Over 250 publications, including high-impact journals like European Urology and Journal of Urology. Recognitions include the Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award (2024) and multiple teaching accolades.
Leadership: Serves as Assistant Editor for Reviews in Urology and Journal of Urology, and leads clinical trials on genetic risk for aggressive prostate cancer. Active in professional societies like the American Urological Association.
