Area of expertise
Specialty
Otorhinolaryngology
Subspecialty
Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck Surgery
Diseases
Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Cancer, Salivary Gland Cancer, Skin Cancers
Procedures Performed
Thyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Head and Neck Tumor Ablation
Skin Cancer Management
Salivary Gland Tumor Management
Soft Tissue Flap Reconstruction
Bone Flap Reconstruction
Locoregional Flap Reconstruction
Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Experience
Co-Director, Head and Neck Oncology Program, Hartford Healthcare Cancer Center, Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT, United States. From 2017
Attending Surgeon, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Connecticut Institute of Head and Neck Surgery, Connecticut Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates, PC
Wethersfield, CT, United States. From 2017
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut
Farmington, CT, United States. From 2017
Clinical Instructor/Staff Attending, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH, United States. 2016 - 2017
Fellow, Head and Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, OH, United States. 2016 - 2017
Education
DO: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
2011
Biography
Dr. Akshay Patel has established a distinguished career in the field of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. His journey began in 2007 when he enrolled at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - Midwestern University, where he completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 2011. Following his medical education, Dr. Patel embarked on a comprehensive residency program in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Affiliations
American Head and Neck Society
American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Sigma Sigma Phi National Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity
American Osteopathic Association
Awards
Patrick Murray Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
2016
Nancy Waldron Award for Professionalism, St. Barnabas Medical Center
2016
Sarah Baskin Research Award, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
2008
Publications
Dr. Akshay Patel has more than 10 publications