Akash Patel, M.D. Assistant Professor School Medical School Department Dermatology Biography Dr. Patel sees patients in our General Dermatology Parkland outpatient clinic as well as overseeing patient care for the residents and medical students. He is an outstanding physician and teacher. Education Undergraduate North Carolina State Universit (1996), Chemistry Undergraduate North Carolina State Universit (1997), Biochemistry Medical School Duke University (2001) Publications Featured Publications Azathioprine in Dermatology - the Past, the Present, and the Future Patel AA, Swerlick RA, McCall CO Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2006 55/3 369-389 The Capsaicin Vanilloid Receptor 1 (VR1) Mediates a Portion of Secretagogue-Induced Pancreatitis in Mice Patel AA, Thomas JE, Prpic V, McVey DC, Vigna SR, Liddle RA Gastroenterology 2000 118(4 Su Pt 1) A169 Results 1-2 of 2 1 Professional Associations/Affiliations American Academy of Dermatology Dallas/Ft. Worth Dermatological Society Texas Dermatological Society