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About oncoMD and the Founder

A Whole-Person Approach to Cancer Care.

Evidence-Based Integrative Oncology Consulting

Bridging conventional cancer care with scientifically-validated integrative therapies to optimize your outcomes and quality of life.

Facing a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and navigating treatment decisions is one of the most challenging journeys a person can take. Drawing upon years of clinical experience, Dr. Tejash Patel provides virtual, expert-level consulting for individuals navigating a cancer diagnosis. At oncoMD, we believe you shouldn't have to choose between cutting-edge conventional cancer treatments and supportive, natural therapies.

Our Approach & Mission

We focus purely on safe, evidence-based lifestyle modifications, nutritional guidance, and supplement evaluation that complement—never replace—your primary oncological treatments. Our mission is to empower you to become an active partner in your care while strictly ensuring safety and seamless alignment with your main oncology team.

What is Integrative Oncology?

Integrative oncology is a patient-centered, science-backed field of cancer care. It safely combines traditional treatments (like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery) with evidence-based complementary practices, lifestyle adjustments, and nutritional science.

The goal is not to replace your primary oncology treatments, but to enhance them—supporting your body's resilience before, during, and after cancer therapy.

The areas we can guide you on include:

  • Diet/Nutrition

  • Cancer-related fatigue

  • Exercise and cancer rehabilitation

  • Cancer-related pain

  • Medical Cannabis Evaluation and Certification

  • Emotional distress/stress

  • Insomnia and sleep dysfunction

  • Mind/Body interventions

  • Cancer Survivorship

  • Acupuncture, acupressure, and massage

  • Aromatase inhibitor side effects/vasomotor

  • GI(nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)

  • Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

Meet the Founder

Tejash Patel, M.D.

Integrative Oncology Consultant

Tejash Patel, M.D., is a double board-certified specialist in Medical Oncology and Hematology, bringing over 25 years of clinical expertise to the field of cancer care. He retired from clinical oncology in 2025 and subsequently founded oncoMD out of a deep realization that while modern conventional oncology has significantly improved patients outcomes, patients need an expert clinical ally to safely guide them through nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and supplement safety. Through virtual consultations, he provides patients with the specialized, data-driven strategy they need to thrive during their conventional therapies and into long-term survivorship.

Educational Background & Credentials

  • Clinical Fellowship Training: Hematology-Oncology | UCLA-Olive View Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA-2004

  • Clinical Residency Training: Internal Medicine | University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA-2001

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)-1998

  • Bachelor of Science: Biomedical Sciences | University of California, Riverside-1994

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