Minesh P Mehta MD FASTRO
Central Nervous System Cancer, Thoracic Cancer
Professor and Chair, Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Florida International University
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Overview of Dr. Mehta
Dr. Minesh Mehta is a specialist in Radiation Oncology, with subspecialties in central nervous system and thoracic cancers, currently serving as Professor and Chair of Radiation Oncology at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine since 2017. He completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics after receiving his medical degree from the University of Zambia. His expertise includes neuro-oncology, lung cancer, gliomas, proton therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Mehta has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in journals such as the Journal of Neuro-Oncology and Cancer Journal and has led several clinical trials addressing innovative treatments for conditions including glioblastoma, brain metastases, meningioma, CNS lymphoma, lung cancer, etc. He has several accolades, including being named one of America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly multiple times, and a host of others
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Radiation Oncology, 1984 - 1988
University of Zambia, School of MedClass of 1981
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2015 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2010 - 2026
MD State Medical License 2012 - 2025
WI State Medical License 1987 - 2025
IL State Medical License 1985 - 2017
American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2010, 2014
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2009, 2013
- Top Doctors:Baltimore Area Castle Connolly, 2012
Clinical Trials
- Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Brain Metastases From Kidney Cancer, Melanoma, or Sarcoma Start of enrollment: 1999 Feb 02
- Observation or Radiation Therapy With or Without Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
- Radiation Therapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery With or Without Temozolomide or Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases Secondary to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Start of enrollment: 2004 Oct 06
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Integrating a novel tablet-based digital neurocognitive assessment tool in brain metastases patients.Eyub Y Akdemir, Selin Gurdikyan, Thailin Companioni Reyes, Yazmin Odia, Miguel A Ramirez Menendez
Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 2025-04-22 - Improved Survival and Prognostication in Melanoma Patients With Brain Metastases: An Update of the Melanoma Graded Prognostic Assessment.Paul W Sperduto, Kathryn E Marqueen, Enoch Chang, Jing Li, Michael A Davies
Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2025-04-17 - Routine machine quality assurance tests for a self-shielded gyroscopic radiosurgery system.Yongsook C Lee, Ranjini Tolakanahalli, D Jay Wieczorek, Minesh P Mehta, Michael W McDermott
Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics. 2025-04-01
Journal Articles
- Influence of Residual Disease Following Surgical Resection in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma on Clinical, Neurocognitive, and Patient Reported OutcomesMark R Gilbert, Kevin S Roof, Paul D Brown, Samuel T Chao, William A Hall, Terri S Armstrong, Minesh P Mehta, Benjamin Movsas, Jeffrey S Wefel, David G Brachman, Merid..., Neurosurgery
- Multi-Institutional External Validation of a Novel Glioblastoma Prognostic Nomogram Incorporating MGMT MethylationShahed N Badiyan, Minesh P Mehta, Yuan James Rao, Liam T Kane, Jason K Molitoris, Jiayi Huang, Journal of Neuro-Oncology
Press Mentions
How Miami Cancer Institute's World-Class Radiation Therapy Team Is Changing LivesOctober 3rd, 2024- Miami Cancer Institute Hosts Particle Beam Radiotherapy Experts from Across the GlobeJuly 15th, 2022
- Glioblastoma Patient Enrolls in Novel Clinical Trial Using Proton Therapy to Augment SurvivalJune 2nd, 2022
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Grant Support
- Nabtc (Ucsf Project Leader) U Of WisconsinNational Cancer Institute1998–2008
- Phase II Trial Of EMD 121974 For Recurrent GlioblastomaNational Center For Research Resources2007
- Phase II Study Of Xrt + Low-Dose Temozolomide Followed By Temozolomide + CPT-11National Center For Research Resources2006–2007
- Phase I/II Study Of OSI-774 And CCI-779 In Recurrent Malignant GliomaNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
- Phase I/II Trial Of CPT-11 And Temozolomide In Recurrent Malignant GliomaNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
- Phase I/II Trial Of R115777 In Patients With Recurrent Malignant GliomaNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
- Improving Cancer Outcome--Adaptive Helical TomotherapyNational Cancer Institute2001–2005
- Phase I/II ZD1839 In Astrocytoma Or Glioblastoma And MeningiomaNational Center For Research Resources2004
- Phase I/II OSI-774 In Recurrent Malignant Gliomas And Malignant Gliomas Post XrtNational Center For Research Resources2004
- Phase I Study Of Zd 1839 And Temozolomide For The Treatment Of GliomasNational Center For Research Resources2004
- Tomotherapy Based On Functional MRINational Cancer Institute2001–2002
- Tomotherapy Based Dose PER Fraction Escalation In NsclcNational Cancer Institute2001–2002
- Phase II Trial Of Thymidine &Carboplatin For Recurrent Malignant GLINational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
- Phase Ib/Ii Trial Of PC 0120as Radiosensitizer In Metastatic Brain CancerNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
- Trial Of Irinotecan In PTS W Recurrent Malignant GliomaNational Center For Research Resources2000
- Gadolinium Texaphyrin (Pci-0120) Radiation Sensitizer In Whole Brain Radiation THNational Center For Research Resources2000
- Therapeutic Studies Of Primary CNS MalignanciesNational Cancer Institute1994–1997
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