Patel V

Biography

VISHAL ANIL PATEL, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at CUMC, joined the Department to expand the clinical and educational activities in the area of dermatologic surgery including Mohs micrographic surgery. Dr. Patel will rejuvenate our efforts to provide comprehensive care to high risk skin cancer patients such as solid organ transplant recipients, patients with leukemia and lymphoma, and those living with HIV. Additionally, he has a special interst in Global Health and has initiated a Global Health Dermatology Program to provide dermatologic care to patients in parts of Africa and South America. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed his Dermatology residency training at Columbia University Medical Center where he served as Chief Resident and subsequently completed a fellowship also at Columbia University Medical Center in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Procedural Dermatology. Dr. Patel is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery .