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Krina Patel, MD, Oncology, Houston, TX

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Oncology Houston, TX

Hematologic Oncology

Multiple Myeloma Section Chief Associate Professor Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma Division of Cancer Medicine UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

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  • Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-792-6662
    Fax+1 713-745-7296

Summary

  • Dr. Krina Patel is an oncologist based in Houston, TX with a subspecialty in Hematologic Oncology. She completed her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, a fellowship in Hematology, and Medical Oncology, among other extensive training programs at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She formerly acted as the Assistant Professor at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and has been an Associate Professor at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center since 2020. Dr. Patel specializes in treating plasma cell dyscrasias; her research involves immunotherapy such as cellular therapies and bispecific T cells engagers. She is a published author with a variety of articles in notable medical journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blood, Lancet Haematology and the British Journal of Haematology, among others.

Education & Training

  • UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
    UT Graduate School of Biomedical SciencesM.S., Patient Based Research, 2012 - 2014
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterChief Fellow, 2012 - 2014
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2011 - 2014
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2007
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaB.A., Biological Basis of Behavior, South Asian Regional Studies, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2027
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia: Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in an Era of Novel Induction Drugs  
    Krina Patel, Rohtesh Mehta, Donna M Weber, Sheeba K Thomas, Nina Shah, Hans C Lee, Elisabet E Manasanch, Muzaffar H Qazilbash, Qaiser Bashir, Simrit Parmar, Robert Z O..., Nature

Abstracts/Posters

  • Phase 2 Study of the Response and Safety of P-Bcma-101 CAR-T Cells in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory (r/r) Multiple Myeloma (MM) (PRIME)Clinically Relevant Abstract
    Krina K. Patel, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019
  • A Multicenter Phase II Single Arm Trial of Isatuximab in Patients with High Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (HRSMM)
    Krina K. Patel, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019
  • Outcomes of Lenalidomide Retreatment with Novel Triplet Regimens in Multiple Myeloma Patients Progressing on Lenalidomide-Based Maintenance Therapy: A Single Center Re...
    Krina K. Patel, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019
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Lectures

  • Older Age As a Prognostic Factor for Overall Survival for Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Upfront Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
  • Outcome of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
  • Updated Results of a Phase II Study of Lenalidomide-Elotuzumab As Maintenance Therapy Post-Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (AuSCT) in Patients (Pts) with Multiple Myel... 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • Debate: Should CAR T Best Be Used in Early MM Relapse?
    Debate: Should CAR T Best Be Used in Early MM Relapse?September 12th, 2024
  • Debate: Should CAR T Best Be Used in Early MM Relapse?
    Debate: Should CAR T Best Be Used in Early MM Relapse?September 12th, 2024
  • International Myeloma Foundation Medical Student Scholars for Health Equity in Myeloma Present Posters at the 2024 NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly
    International Myeloma Foundation Medical Student Scholars for Health Equity in Myeloma Present Posters at the 2024 NMA Annual Convention & Scientific AssemblyAugust 15th, 2024
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Gujarati