Dr. Ashish Patel is featured as an ODC highlighted speaker in the December issue of the Oregon Dental Association publication Membership Matters. The text covers the vital role oral healthcare professionals play in the management of oral diseases, including the importance of continuity in care and proper oral pathology.
About Dr. Ashish Patel:
As the presiding medical director of the Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Dr. Patel further contributes to the field as an educator. He provides unique insight and hands on training to world-class head and neck surgeons. In addition to his role as medical director, he holds academic appointments at Oregon Health and Science University and Washington State University School of Medicine. He plays a vital role at these institutions as a resource for residents and medical students. Dr. Patel is a nationally and internationally recognized lecturer, with over 60 published articles, textbook chapters, and abstracts. Early detection of cancer and minimally invasive microvascular reconstruction are his primary areas of interest.