Monaliben Patel

Monaliben Patel, M.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She is a faculty member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and participates in Accountable Health Partners (AHP), a regional network of over 2,000 providers. Board-certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Patel accepts new patients and maintains active clinical practice.

Her educational background includes:

• Medical Degree (MD) from American University of the Caribbean (2009)
• Internal Medicine Residency at Cooper University Hospital (2010-2013)
• Hematology & Oncology Fellowship at Cooper University Hospital (2013-2016)

Dr. Patel's research focuses on hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, with emphasis on lung cancer, head and neck cancer, and health disparities in oncology. She investigates biomarker testing accessibility, clinical trial enrollment barriers, and immunotherapy responses in squamous cell carcinoma. Her work extends to non-melanoma skin cancers and dehydration management during radiation therapy.

Analysis of her 11 publications (2012-2023) reveals consistent contributions to cancer care delivery systems, health equity research, and therapeutic innovation. Her studies combine clinical trials, retrospective analyses, and literature reviews to address gaps in biomarker utilization and treatment optimization across multiple cancer types.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

Information regarding student mentorship or grant funding was not specified in available sources. Dr. Patel's clinical and research activities are integrated within UR Medicine's comprehensive cancer program, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance hematology-oncology care.