Akash Patel, M.D. Titles and Appointments 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 Azathioprine in dermatology: The past, the present, and the future Patel AA, Swerlick RA, McCall CO Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2006 Sep 55 369-389 Capsaicin vanilloid receptor-1 mediates substance P release in experimental pancreatitis Nathan JD, Patel AA, McVey DC, Thomas JE, Prpic V, Vigna SR, Liddle RA American Journal of Physiology - Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 2001 281 G1322-G1328 Results 1-2 of 2 1 Professional Associations/Affiliations American Academy of Dermatology Dallas/Ft. Worth Dermatological Society Texas Dermatological Society