Dermatology
Anisha Patel, M.D.
Professor, Department of Dermatology, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Deputy Chair, Department of Dermatology - Research; Chief, Section of Cutaneous Toxicities, Department of Dermatology
Anisha B. Patel, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where she also serves as Chief of the Section of Cutaneous Toxicities in the Division of Internal Medicine. Her subspecialty focus lies in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgery, with particular expertise in managing cutaneous adverse effects from cancer therapies, including biologic therapies for checkpoint inhibitor-induced skin toxicities
18+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Dermatopathology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Texas Medical Board
- Oregon Medical Board
- Texas Society of Professional Engineers - Engineer in Training
Education & Training
- Baylor College of Medicine — M.D., 2008
- Rice University — B.S., Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, 2002
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals — Fellowship, Dermatopathology, 2012-2013
- Oregon Health & Science University — Residency, Dermatology, 2009-2012
- Baylor College of Medicine — Internship, Internal Medicine, 2008-2009
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2026 Top 1% Patient Experience Recognition Event, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2026 Top 10% Patient Experience Recognition Event, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2024 Top 10% Nationally: Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
- 2023 American Academy of Dermatology's Presidential Citation
- 2023 Fiscal Year 2023: Top 1% Providers Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CGCAHPS)
Leadership Roles
- Chief, Section of Cutaneous Toxicities
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
18+ years in practice