Dr. Patel grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he graduated with Honors from Good Council High School. He received his undergraduate college education at North Carolina Wesleyan, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Dr. Patel fulfilled his dream of becoming a podiatrist at the Ohio School of Podiatric Medicine, now known as Kent State University in Cleveland, Ohio. Following podiatry school in Cleveland, Dr. Patel completed a podiatric residency at the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Hunter Holmes McGuire, VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. 

Dr. Patel’s surgical residency was completed at Fort Eustice Army Base in New Port News, Virginia. He thoroughly enjoyed his time working with our country’s veterans. After completing his residencies, Dr. Patel worked in private practice, where he developed expertise in biomechanics, sports medicine, heel pain, diabetic foot care, various foot pathologies, wound care, and podiatric surgery. Dr. Patel joined Achilles Foot and Ankle in September of 2021. He is looking forward to continuing his work in podiatric medicine with Richmond’s premier foot and Ankle team.