Vishal A. Patel, MD

Dr Vishal Patel | Image Credit: GW Medical Faculty Associates

Vishal A. Patel, MD, is an associate professor of dermatology at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the director of the cutaneous oncology program at the GW Cancer Center.

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AJMC Q&A with Dr Vishal Patel | Image Credit: GW Medical Faculty Associates

Sun-Smart Habits, Self-Screening Reduce Skin Cancer Risk: Vishal A. Patel, MD

ByBrooke McCormick,Vishal A. Patel, MD

February 12th 2026

Vishal A. Patel, MD, shares skin cancer prevention tips, highlighting sun-smart habits, risk-based screening, and at-home early detection.

Skin Cancer Risk Extends Beyond Fair Skin, With Persistent Early Detection Disparities: Vishal A. Patel, MD

ByBrooke McCormick,Vishal A. Patel, MD

February 10th 2026

Vishal A. Patel, MD, explains that delayed skin cancer diagnoses contribute to more advanced disease and poorer outcomes in patients with darker skin.

Vishal A. Patel, MD

Articles by Vishal A. Patel, MD

Sun-Smart Habits, Self-Screening Reduce Skin Cancer Risk: Vishal A. Patel, MD

Skin Cancer Risk Extends Beyond Fair Skin, With Persistent Early Detection Disparities: Vishal A. Patel, MD

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