Amy K. Patel, MD

04/19/2026

Words cannot express how honored I was yesterday to receive The Alumna of the Year Award. UMKC really laid the foundation of who I am today, and I am so appreciative of the University and all that it’s given me and continues to give. Like I said in my speech, “I don’t take lightly that I’m only the third person chosen from in the history of this award and the first female physician. I may be the first female, but I most certainly won’t be the last.” Thank you, UMKC, and I will continue to strive to pay-it-forward to patients, my profession, and the community-at-large as you engrained that mentality in all of us.

04/08/2026

I couldn’t be more honored to be one of two speakers to deliver the UMKC Commencement Address at my alma mater to the Schools of Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing and Health Studies, Business, Education, Social Work and Psych Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences on May 16th at the T-Mobile Center. UMKC has played such a pivotal role in the person and physician I am today, and I am just so grateful for this invitation and opportunity to address this year’s graduating classes.

https://www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2026/march/umkc-announces-may-2026-commencement-speakers.html

04/07/2026

Thank you, FOX4 News Kansas City! I feel so honored and look forward to addressing the students next month!

The University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) has announced its May 2026 commencement speakers. https://fox4kc.com/news/taylor-swift-dancer-local-doctor-to-speak-at-umkc-next-month/

04/04/2026

I had a wonderful time speaking at The Greater Kansas City Society of Ultrasonographers on Breast Density: Cases and Insights from the Past, Present, and Future. Special thanks to President Karyn Smith of University Health KC and the rest of the leadership for the invitation/warm welcome. This is a wonderful society for ultrasound technologists to expand their knowledge base and network. Students are also welcome! To learn more and become a member: https://gkcsu.org/index.php/membership/

03/31/2026

Thank you so much, UMKC!

03/31/2026

My thoughts on the recent study published in The Journal of The American Medical Association Network Open regarding screening mammography utilization.

03/25/2026

It’s an honor to be mentioned in The Imaging Wire’s “The 40 Top Radiology Resources for 2026” under the Top Radiology Key Opinion Leaders Education Category for Advocacy. To be mentioned amongst the best and brightest of our field who work so tirelessly in their respective areas of expertise is truly humbling, all of whom I admire and learn from every day, including some who have been my close mentors for many years. I also appreciated the The Kansas City Chiefs shoutout! 😊 To read the comprehensive list: https://theimagingwire.com/2026/03/22/the-top-40-resources-in-radiology-in-2026/

03/09/2026

What a fantastic Missouri Radiological Society Spring Meeting! My role on the Executive Board as Immediate Past President has come to an end, and I reflect on how the society has come so far in the last few years due to the incredible dedication of our members at all career levels. The momentum is palpable! I feel so fortunate to work with a talented group of radiologists and radiation oncologists so dedicated to our patients and profession.

02/17/2026

It was an honor delivering The Charles Craig Lecture at The Texas Radiological Society
Annual Meeting. Dr. Craig was an incredible trailblazer in the field of radiology, and his life story included unrelenting hard work, determination, and innovation. I hope that those who attended found useful tips to advocate in innovative ways, as it takes all of us to ensure we can reach as many patients as we can to improve access to care and health outcomes.

02/10/2026

It was a wonderful morning at Gilda's Club Kansas City Board Retreat representing The University of Kansas Cancer Center. I am very appreciative to Dr. Ronald Chen for recommending me to fill his position and undertake this important responsibility. For anyone who knows Dr. Chen, I have immense shoes to fill. I look forward to joining this exemplary team to expand and optimize the outreach and support efforts of the organization for and their families in the area and beyond under the direction of the amazing and visionary Executive Director Megan Hunter.

02/08/2026

Thank you to Jeff Hall for interviewing me regarding recent legislative wins in breast imaging and targets for 2026. We’ve had some wonderful success recently, and that’s a testament to so many who care so much about access to care for our patients. Our work is far from over, and we will continue to march on at the state and federal level so we can strive to save the most lives and life years saved!

02/06/2026

Thank you to Jeff Hall of Diagnostic Imaging for interviewing me regarding recent legislative wins in breast imaging and targets for 2026. We’ve had some wonderful success recently, and that’s a testament to so many who care so much about access to care for our patients. Our work is far from over, and we will continue to march on at the state and federal level so we can strive to save the most lives and life years saved! To tune in to our discussion: https://www.diagnosticimaging.com/view/whats-on-the-horizon-for-breast-imaging-legislation-in-2026-