Bio
Dr. Shruti R. Patel is a board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologist at Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Patel specializes in treating gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, stomach, esophageal, and biliary tract cancers. She is dedicated to helping patients make complex treatment decisions and improving access to clinical trials. Her care philosophy centers on clear communication, individualized treatment, and helping patients understand both the science and real-life implications of cancer care.
Dr. Patel’s research interests include early-onset GI cancers, fertility preservation approaches, and improving access to novel therapies. She also studies sex- and gender-based differences in cancer outcomes and equity in clinical trials. Dr. Patel has received funding for her research through the Stanford Cancer Institute’s Innovation Award.
Dr. Patel’s research has been published in many peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Clinical Oncology, Frontiers in Oncology, Translational Lung Cancer Research, and JAMA Oncology.
Dr. Patel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). She is also a board member of the Association of Northern California Oncologists (ANCO).
