Meera Patel

Meera Patel, M.D., M.H.S. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Hematology & Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. She practices at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center and the McNair Campus, focusing on thoracic and head/neck malignancies, mesothelioma, and immunotherapy resistance.

Education:

• BS in Nutritional Sciences from The University of Texas at Austin
• MHSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• MD from University of Missouri at Kansas City
• Residency in Internal Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

Research Interests center on Thoracic and Head and Neck Malignancies, with a focus on treatment challenges like Mesothelioma, Immunotherapy Resistance, and Targeted Therapies. Her work intersects Oncology, Hematology, and Immunology.

Scientific Awards & Recognitions:

• Immuno-Oncology Young Investigators’ Forum (August 2020)
• University Honors Chief Fellow (July 2020 – June 2021)
• Top Doctors Houstonia (2023–2024)

Certifications include the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.