Sanjeet G. Patel

Sanjeet G. Patel, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with Keck Medicine of USC. He is a board-certified adult cardiac surgeon with clinical expertise in aortic disease, heart valve repair, and cardiac transplantation.

• Education:
  • MD from Baylor College of Medicine
  • PhD in Molecular Biology with an emphasis on gene regulation in human pluripotent stem cells from UCLA
  • Cardiothoracic surgery training at Keck Medicine of USC

Research Interests:
Dr. Patel's research focuses on the fundamental biology of cardiovascular diseases, genetic contributors to heart conditions, and integrating genomic medicine with surgical innovation. His work in human pluripotent stem cells explores X chromosome inactivation and reprogramming stages.

Article Trends (2025–2024):
His recent publications span mechanical circulatory support, cardiovascular genetics, transplantation outcomes, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Key subfields include LVAD management, donor-derived cell-free DNA analysis, connective tissue disease impacts on lung transplants, and stem cell differentiation in diabetes pathogenesis.

Professional Affiliations:
Dr. Patel is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and a diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. His clinical practice emphasizes personalized surgical care and genomic integration in treating patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.