Dr. Amy Patel

Dr. Amy K. Patel is a Board-Certified Radiologist who specializes in Breast Imaging. She is the Medical Director of The Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital, a part of The University of Kansas Health System, Full Member of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, and Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology at The University of Kansas School of Medicine.   Dr. Patel's professional interests include recruitment of women in radiology, serving as a Past President of the American Association for Women in Radiology. Her interests include mentorship and social media, serving as Associate Editor of Digital Media for the Journal of the American College of Radiology.   Her research interests include breast health policy and equity, digital breast tomosynthesis, and artificial intelligence. She has co-authored or authored 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and case reports.   She also has an avid interest in radiology political advocacy, serving as Chair of the American College of Radiology Association Radiology Advocacy Network and RADPAC. She also serves on the Steering Committee of the American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable, a part of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. She is also a former ACR Rutherford Lavanty Fellow in Government Relations. She is also the first female and youngest radiologist recipient of the ACR Howard Fleishon MD Advocate of the Year Award. She is a staunch advocate for patients receiving access to standard radiological care, particularly in the realm of annual mammography screening beginning at age 40. Consequently, she was involved in helping pass the bill in the state of Missouri ensuring annual screening 2D and 3D mammography coverage beginning at age 40 in average risk women in 2018, the bill ensuring coverage for above average risk women in accordance to ACR recommendations in 2020, was involved in the passage of diagnostic breast imaging legislation without co-pay or deductible in 2023, and the amendment to ensure supplemental screening coverage regardless of risk status in 2026. As a result of her advocacy efforts, she was the 2021 recipient of the Kansas City Medical Society's Patient and Community Advocate Award. She was also named the 2022 Kansas City Chiefs Fan of the Year due to her community impact to close the gap to breast care disparities and love of the team. In 2024, she was chosen by The Freedom Wall Commission of Jackson County to be recognized on the Monument to Freedom, Justice, and Courage Wall due to her efforts in closing the gap to breast care disparities. She was also named Ingram's Magazine KC 40 Under 40 in 2024 and Radiology Business Magazine 40 under 40 in 2024. She was also named the 2026 The University of Missouri Kansas City Alumna of the Year.