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Urjeet Patel, MD is Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, practicing at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County with specialization in head and neck cancer surgery.
His educational background includes:
- MD from Yale University (1997)
- Residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital (2002)
- Fellowship at Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale (2003)
Dr. Patel's research focuses on trans-oral endoscopic tumor removal, reconstructive surgery including free tissue transfer, and trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS). His work increasingly examines social determinants of health and their impact on cancer disparities through innovative surgical approaches.
His 2025 publications reveal strong trends in analyzing social vulnerability indices for head and neck oncology access, laryngeal cancer outcomes, and HPV-related carcinoma disparities alongside technical studies of free flap reconstruction complications. This research bridges surgical oncology, public health, and health equity disciplines.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Resident Surgical Teaching Award, Department of Otolaryngology Northwestern University (2023)
Dr. Patel maintains active leadership in professional societies including the American Head and Neck Society (Reconstructive Committee since 2011), American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Microvascular and Oncology Committees since 2008), and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (Head and Neck Core Committee since 2006).
