Kashyap Patel, is the CEO of Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates. Dr. Patel is a full time practicing medical oncologist, board certified in Hematology, Oncology, and Internal Medicine. He is President for the Community Oncology Alliance (COA). He is a past chair for the clinical affairs and trustee for the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). He is also a member of the CPC committee for the ASCO and NCQA. He has been an advisor for the large payers including DHHS (SC), Palmetto GBA.. He is the Medical Director for the diversity, equity, and inclusivity for the Amerisource Bergan. He has expertise in Value Based Care and has successfully led Oncology Care Model pilots with two payers including with CMMI (new division of CMS).
He is also contractor medical director for Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC (consultant). He is past president of the South Carolina Oncology Society. He has been working directly with cancer patients for the last twenty years. He has published and presented over 70 articles in journals (nationally and internationally) and has had research merit awards for research in cancer including ASCO merit awards, Living the Mission Award from the NCODA and Lifetime Achievement award from the State Oncology Society. He is the nominee for the 2021 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.