Kalpesh Patel

Kalpesh Patel, M.D., is an Associate Professor and Medical Director at Baylor College of Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He holds dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. His clinical practice and research are based at the Baylor McNair Campus in Houston, Texas, where he leads initiatives in advanced therapeutic endoscopy.

Dr. Patel completed his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, followed by an Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. His training focused on complex endoscopic procedures and academic medicine.

His research spans interventional endoscopy innovations including ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), enteral stenting, and EUS-guided drainage. He maintains active interests in endoscopic management of GI malignancies, pancreaticobiliary disorders, and colorectal cancer screening. His work emphasizes translating technical advancements into improved patient outcomes through precision endoscopic techniques.

Publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach, with recent focus on pancreatic cancer therapeutics (microparticle paclitaxel), bile duct imaging standardization, and infection-related healthcare outcomes. Earlier foundational work established best practices in endoscopic diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumors and quality improvement methodologies.

Honors include the Mount Sinai Teacher of the Year (2011), Ira M. Goldstein Teaching Award (2006), and recognition for contributions to gastroenterology education through national conference participation and curriculum development focused on personalized medicine.