Bhavika Patel, M.D.

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SUMMARY

Bhavika Patel, M.D., is a fellowship-trained breast imaging radiologist and clinical researcher committed to improving early breast cancer detection to save lives. With a background in economics, Dr. Patel studies ways to improve the state of breast imaging through advanced imaging methods, analytics and creative solutions to ensure access to breast cancer screening.

Focus areas

• Developing advanced breast imaging technologies for more sensitive and specific breast cancer detection.
• Personalizing medicine to better detect early and precancerous conditions.
• Using computer-aided detection tools to better predict and assess response to breast cancer treatment.
• Analyzing clinical trials to compare the cost and effectiveness of breast imaging studies.
• Ensuring that everyone has access to breast cancer screening and treatment.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Patel uses advanced breast imaging methods and personalized screening tools to help find breast cancer earlier, while reducing unnecessary testing, worry and costs for patients. Her background in economics and interest in global medicine also shape her work to better understand and address differences in access to breast cancer screening and care.

Professional highlights

• Research vice chair, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, 2020-present.
• Mayo Clinic principal investigator, Collaborative Research Seed Grant, Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic, 2023.
• American College of Radiology.
  • Co-chair, Breast Imaging Research Registry, 2021.
  • Co-chair, Data Science Institute, 2021.
• Invited member, Breast Cancer Screening Panel, National Cancer Consortium Network, 2020.