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Krupal Patel,

M.D.

Head and Neck Surgeon

4.9 (61 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
Education
Medical school:
  • 2014-2016, Master of Science, Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
Residency:
  • 2012-2017, Head and Neck Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery
About Me

Krupal Patel, M.D., M.Sc., is an assistant clinical professor of head and neck surgery and an otolaryngologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, where he works with patients with head and neck cancer, as well as parathyroid and thyroid disorders. 

Dr. Patel is a skilled and experienced surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive procedures such as transoral robotic surgery and microvascular reconstructive surgery. His research focuses on patient outcomes, the benefits of virtual health care options and the use of genomic analysis biomarkers to predict how certain therapies may impact a patient’s quality of life. 

After receiving his medical degree from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine, Dr. Patel pursued a residency and master’s degree in head and neck surgery at Western University in London, Ontario, followed by a microvascular reconstructive surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He is a member of organizations including the American Head and Neck Society and the North American Skull Base Society.

Patient reviews
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Jul 18, 2026
"Dr Patel was late and not prepared. He did not have a copy of the path report. In fairness, we did not want to see a surgeon because my husband already had surgery and is in the middle of radiation therapy. We wanted to see a med oncologist to discuss immunotherapy that has been proposed at another Cancer Center. He was nice but under the impression that my husband might need more surgery."
Jul 2, 2026
5.0
"The BEST!"
Apr 7, 2026
5.0
"This was my first meeting with this provider who might enroll me in a trial that has been paused. Even though I may never be enrolled, he was happy to explain everything I might need to know if the trial starts up again. He listened to all my questions and gave me complete answers and explanations."
Oct 22, 2025
5.0
"Highly recommended"
Oct 22, 2025
5.0
"Dr Patel is an excellent surgeon. He saw me every day during my hospital stay. He kept me well informed of my progress. City of Hope is fortunate to have him."