Dr. Rusha Patel is an Associate Professor of Head and Neck Microvascular Surgery at the University of Oklahoma - Stephenson Cancer Center. She serves as the medical director of the Head and Neck Cancer Clinic, as well as the Fellowship Director for the Head and Neck Oncologic/Reconstructive Fellowship.

Dr. Patel’s clinical practice involves the full breadth of oncologic surgery and microvascular reconstruction. Dr. Patel is active nationally. She chairs the American Association of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Microvascular Committee, and is a member of the NRG Head and Neck Cancer Committee. Dr. Patel is active in studying patient factors contributing to oncologic outcomes, as well as in promoting education and diversity in head and neck surgery. Her other research interests include outcomes after microvascular reconstruction and targeted therapy for head and neck cancer.