Clinical Locations
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Specialties
Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Patel and his team for clear, straightforward communication and for taking time to listen and thoroughly explain diagnoses and treatment plans. Commenters highlight his empathy, professionalism, and supportive bedside manner, noting that he includes patients in decisions and makes them feel comfortable during care. The care team is described as knowledgeable and responsive, providing reassurance and building strong trust throughout treatment.
Generated via Patient Reviews
The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Oncology
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Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Puri S, Malani R, Chalmers A, Kerrigan K, Patel SB, Monynahan K, Cannon L, Blouw B, Akerley (2023). Keeping a track on leptomeningeal disease in non-small cell lung cancer: A single-institution experience with CNSide(TM). Neuro-oncology advances, 6(1), vdad150.
I felt like Dr Patel clearly explained my test results to me. I also felt that he answered all my questions and addressed any concerns that I had. Dr Patel builds rapport with his patients and you feel like a person not a number.
thank you
Dr Patel has always explained everything about my treatment. His decisions on my treatment were excellent
DR Patel is very well spoken and informative
Excellent doctor, very professional and a wonderful human being [TRANSLATED]
Dr Patel is strait forward , no pulled punches doctor. when dealing with cancer I wouldn't want it any other way.
Made me feel comfortable with the journey I was getting ready to take
Dr. Patel has been a great partner in our fight.
Dr. Patel has been my oncologist for several years and I feel comfortable in his care. Thank you!
Outstanding!
Dr Patel has a very delightful personality and is very intelligent.
Always very professional and assure my questions are thoroughly understood.
Dr Patel is very caring and kind. He has a very pleasant manner and he makes one feel at ease in discussing how we will address the problem even though it may be uncertain.
Very professional in all aspects of his dealings with us. Listened to any concerns and explained in detail..
Great doctor. Always willing to listen to your questions.
We loved Dr. Patel. He was very kind and caring.
Dr Patel has treated us as famlly over these past 8 years.
He's team is great
Dr. Patel was straight forward with his recommendations and answered honestly our questions. We left with hope in our hearts.
Dr. Shiven Patel is very attentive, knowledgeable and encouraging. He takes time to explain and to ask about and respond to my concerns. I never feel that it is a rushed appointment. I appreciate his trust in me as well. I also enjoy his sense of humor.
Absolutely the best care from entire staff and hospital itself (including infusion centers)
He takes time to listen to our concerns, answers all questions so we understand him, and he is frank and honest with information. Excellent bedside manner, as does his nurse, Heaven!
He was knowledgeable, confident and reassuring.
Dr. Patel has been my oncologist for 5 years. He respects my opinions and always gets my input on his choices for treatment. I would say he has done very well with my treatment. I am in my sixth year with stage 4 lung cancer and still leading a quite normal life I have no pain,but I get tired easily. I still can do all my usual activities. I could not ask for anything better.
Always good
I love the straight forward honesty Dr Patel had with me. Outstanding.
We like him. He is very understanding.We appreciate the kindness and support that he gives us.
A tremendous physician!
Love this team
Love Dr. Patel
GOOD OVERALL CARE
Very satisfied
Dr. Patel is always kind and thorough! I respect his thoughts and expertise. I appreciate him listening to me and give me the advice in clear and precise words. I respect and appreciate Dr. Patel and I am grateful he is my Dr.
Dr. Patel is fantastic. He saved my life
Dr. Patel addressed all [NAME REMOVED] and my concerns. We both felt good about the upcoming treatments and had a lot better understanding of how treatments will proceed.
The doctors assistant was very helpful with my mothers questions, and explained everything in detail with her, she did not leave until my mother was comfortable with all her questions. She was amazing. I was there with my mother the whole time. I really felt comfortable with how she was with my mother.
I recommend others to huntsman
Excellent rappor with health care team. Team were very in depth in questions asked concerning my current health conditions and deciding what concerns needed addressed or modified. I felt inculded on all decisions on treatment and what direction needed to be taken with future care. I was asked frequently my opinion on all parts of treatment and future decisions on care.
Dr is always open and direct with answers. He listens to my concerns and he helps in all aspects. I have pest and confidence in Dr. Patel.
Dr. Patel and his team are always willing to answer any questions I or my family have. I believe I was extremely lucky to have Dr Patel and his team to treat me.
good
I have full confidence in Dr. S. Patel and his staff. I as well as my family trust him in his decisions making.
Clear, concise explanation of treatment. Addressed my concerns and developed plan for addressing issues in a timely, reasonable treatment. Dr. Patel is excellent and providing what ever it takes to stay ahead of problems and addressing issues as they present their selves.