Amy K. Patel, MD

Dr. Amy K. Patel is a board-certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging. As the Medical Director of The Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital and Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Dr. Patel combines clinical expertise with a passion for education and advocacy.

Dr. Patel’s journey in medicine began with the combined BA/MD accelerated program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She completed her Diagnostic Radiology Residency at the University of Kansas-Wichita, where she made history as the first female chief resident in an all-male program. Her specialized training continued with a Breast Imaging Fellowship at the prestigious Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University in Saint Louis.

Throughout her career, Dr. Patel has been a champion for women in radiology and healthcare. She established the American College of Radiology (ACR) Resident and Fellow Section Women and Diversity Advisory Group during her training and now serves on the ACR Commission for Women and Diversity. Her leadership extends to her role as President-Elect of the American Association for Women in Radiology.

Dr. Patel is also deeply committed to mentorship and leveraging social media for medical education. She serves as Associate Editor for Digital Media for the Journal of the American College of Radiology and is the Immediate Past Chair of the ACR Young and Early Career Professional Section. Additionally, she co-chairs the Society of Breast Imaging Young Professionals Section.

Her research interests focus on breast health equity, digital breast tomosynthesis, and the application of artificial intelligence in radiology. Dr. Patel is also passionate about radiology political advocacy, serving on the RADPAC Board and as a former ACR Rutherford Lavanty Fellow in Government Relations. Her advocacy efforts have led to significant policy changes, including legislation in Missouri ensuring coverage for annual 2D and 3D mammography screening beginning at age 40 for average-risk women and expanded coverage for above-average risk women.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Dr. Patel became the first female and youngest radiologist to receive the ACR Howard Fleishon MD Advocate of the Year Award. She is also the 2021 recipient of the Kansas City Medical Society’s Patient and Community Advocate Award.