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Shiven B. Patel
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Shiven B. Patel, MD, MBA, FACP

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 1A, Thoracic
801-587-4470

Veterans Administration Medical Center

801-582-1565
  • Shiven B. Patel, MD, MBA, FACP, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Utah, School of Medicine, and an Investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Patel is a specialist in adult hematology and medical oncology, and his main areas of interest include thoracic (head & neck, thyroid, lung, mesothelioma and thymic cancers).

    Dr. Patel earned his bachelor’s and medical degrees from The University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He then went on to complete an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Maryland School Of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Next he served as an attending physician in Hospitalist Medicine at MedStar Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Patel then completed a combined fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He served as the Chief Fellow his final year of training and sat on the Graduate Medical Education committee at the University of Utah. Most recently, he completed the MBA program at Indiana University, Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, through Professional Education at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

    Dr. Patel is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology. He is a member of several national organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology and American Association of Cancer Research.

    Throughout his medical training, Dr. Patel has been involved in both laboratory and clinical research. He has presented his work at multiple national meetings and published these findings in peer-review articles. He is a co-investigator in a number of clinical trials at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and is working to bring more studies of all phases to benefit his patients to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 21 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    July 17, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Always good

    April 20, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I love the straight forward honesty Dr Patel had with me. Outstanding.

    February 01, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    We like him. He is very understanding.We appreciate the kindness and support that he gives us.

    January 25, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    A tremendous physician!

    April 21, 2022
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Love this team

    March 05, 2022
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Love Dr. Patel

  • Shiven B. Patel, MD, MBA, FACP, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Utah, School of Medicine, and an Investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Patel is a specialist in adult hematology and medical oncology, and his main areas of interest include thoracic (head & neck, thyroid, lung, mesothelioma and thymic cancers).

    Dr. Patel earned his bachelor’s and medical degrees from The University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He then went on to complete an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Maryland School Of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Next he served as an attending physician in Hospitalist Medicine at MedStar Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Patel then completed a combined fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He served as the Chief Fellow his final year of training and sat on the Graduate Medical Education committee at the University of Utah. Most recently, he completed the MBA program at Indiana University, Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, through Professional Education at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

    Dr. Patel is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology. He is a member of several national organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology and American Association of Cancer Research.

    Throughout his medical training, Dr. Patel has been involved in both laboratory and clinical research. He has presented his work at multiple national meetings and published these findings in peer-review articles. He is a co-investigator in a number of clinical trials at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and is working to bring more studies of all phases to benefit his patients to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Oncology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)

    Education history

    Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Professional Education - University of Utah Certification
    Business of Medicine - Indiana University, Kelley School of Business M.B.A.
    Fellowship Hematology and Oncology - Huntsman Cancer Institute and Veterans Affairs Hospital Chief Fellow
    Hematology and Oncology - Huntsman Cancer Institute and Veterans Affairs Hospital Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Maryland Medical System and Baltimore VA Medical Center Resident
    Internal Medicine - University of Maryland Medical System and Baltimore VA Medical Center Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Florida College of Medicine M.D.
    Major: Basic Biology & Medicine; Minor: Business Administration - University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences B.S.
    Undergraduate Honors Program - University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences A.A.
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