Vishal Anil Patel MD FACMS
Dermatologic Surgery
Director of Cutaneous Oncology, GW Cancer Center, Director of Dermatologic Surgery, George Washington University Department of Dermatology
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19455 Deerfield AveSte 311Leesburg, VA 20176
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Summary
- Dr. Vishal Patel is a dermatologist specializing in dermatologic surgery, serving as Director of Dermatologic Surgery at George Washington University Hospital since 2016. He completed his residency and internship in Dermatology and Internal Medicine, respectively, at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) and later undertook a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at Columbia. An Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Columbia University from 2013 to 2016, Dr. Patel has expertise in general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and managing skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. His publications include studies on trends in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and advancements in cutaneous oncology treatment.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2012 - 2013- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Dermatology, 2009 - 2012
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2009
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2007
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2025 - 2028
DC State Medical License 2018 - 2026
MD State Medical License 2018 - 2021
NY State Medical License 2010 - 2020
CA State Medical License 2016 - 2019
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsAcral lentiginous melanoma. Part I. Epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis.Sach Thakker, Daniella Jaguan, Micah Belzberg, Nina Gulati, Janeth R Campbell
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2026-02-01 - 1 citationsAcral lentiginous melanoma. Part II. Staging, surgical management, the role of systemic therapy, shortcomings, and future directions.Daniella Jaguan, Sach Thakker, Micah Belzberg, Nina Gulati, Janeth R Campbell
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2026-02-01 - The development of a global health dermatologic surgery training program in Durban, South Africa.Vishal A Patel, Myra A Zaheer, Matthew Liu, Muhammad Peer, Anisa Mosam
JAAD International. 2026-02-01
Authored Content
- AAD Preview: A Q&A on Skin Cancer ImprovementsMarch 2022
Press Mentions
Regeneron's Libtayo Gains 'Practice-Changing' Skin Cancer Label ExpansionOctober 9th, 2025- Managing Skin Cancer in Older Adults: Real-World Cases Illustrate Considerations, Possible OptionsJune 30th, 2025
- Advances in High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell CarcinomaFebruary 28th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- American College of Mohs SurgeryFellow
Other Languages
- Gujarati, Spanish
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