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Neil Patel, PharmD, BCOP
About Neil Patel, PharmD, BCOP
Dr. Patel started his career at CHOP in 2005 as a pharmacy student while completing his Doctor of Pharmacy at Rutgers University, and continued his training by completing both a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency at CHOP specializing in Pediatric Oncology. After practicing as an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Dr. Patel accepted leadership roles in pharmacy administration, expanding pharmacy programs to better support patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Areas of Interest
Pediatric hematology/oncology
Stem cell transplantation
Immunosuppressant pharmacotherapy
Infectious diseases
Titles
Director, Retail and Specialty Pharmacy and Investigational Drug Service
Certifications
Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP)
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in professional organizations
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Children's Oncology Group (COG)
Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)
Research Interests
Tacrolimus dose titrations in pediatric liver or renal transplant recipients
Vancomycin dosing requirements in pediatric patients with ventricular CSF shunts
Education & training
Graduate Degree
Doctor of Pharmacy - Ernest P. Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University, Piscataway Township, NJ
Residency
Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Specialty (PGY2) - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA