Dr. Neal Patel

Urologist, Advanced Urology

Dr. Neal Patel earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School as part of an engineering in medicine program with the Illinois Institute of Technology where he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics. After completing residency in Urologic Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, he joined the USC Institute of Urology as a Felix and Mildred Yip Fellow in Advanced Robotics and Laparoscopy.

Dr. Patel has been active with the American Medical Association, the Illinois State Medical Society and the Chicago Medical Society. In 2009, Dr. Patel was invited to attend the TEDMED inaugural conference in San Diego and has since been an invited alumnus.

During his time at USC, Dr. While Dr. Patel enjoys all aspects of urologic surgery he specializes in new advanced robotic techniques such as Cystectomy with Intra-corporeal Diversions, Retroperitoneal Access Robotic Surgery, and Zero Ischemia partial nephrectomy.

Dr. Patel has co-authored a number publications, patents, and textbook chapters, as well as presented research at many national conferences. He has been nationally recognized on his work with neuro-protective nanosphere drug delivery technologies as well as cytoreduction for metastatic prostate cancer.

Dr. Patel is a strong patient advocate and his satisfaction lies in providing them the opportunity to return to their normal lives.