About Dr. Rakesh Patel
Dr. Rakesh M. Patel, MD
Dr. Rakesh Patel is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon. As an oculofacial specialist, his focus is rejuvenation of the eyes which includes eyelids and eyebrows. He prides himself on achieving youthful, elegant results without looking too pulled, tight, or just unnatural. He also performs functional surgeries of the tear duct and eye socket. Most importantly, he goes to great lengths to ensure any recommended procedure does not compromise the health of your eyes.
After completing his bachelor’s degree at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, Dr. Patel attended medical school at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He then moved to New York to complete a one year internship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn followed by a three-year residency program in Ophthalmology at Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York.
Dr. Patel went on to further subspecialize by completing a rigorous two-year fellowship in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary In Chicago, Illinois. He is one of the 750 surgeons worldwide that completed an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) approved fellowship, ensuring unique expertise in eyelid plastic surgery, both cosmetic and reconstructive.
After completing his training, Dr. Patel returned to South Carolina to become Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at University of South Carolina/Prisma Health Hospital in Columbia. With over 10 years of experience limited to just eyelid plastic surgery, Dr. Patel is now in the Charleston area in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Education
Undergraduate
- Duke University, Durham, NC
- University College of London, London, UK
Post Graduate
- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC: Doctor of Medicine
- Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY: Medicine-Surgery internship
- Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY: Ophthalmology residency
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL: American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship
Our Vision
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Our Mission
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Our practice specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery as well as tear duct and orbital surgery. Your eyes are one of the first features that people notice. Many patients complain of their eyes looking tired when they truly feel great inside. At Charleston Oculofacial Plastic surgery, our goal is to help you achieve a natural, refreshed aesthetic taking years off your appearance without looking overdone. In addition to cosmetic treatments, we also treat various functional problems of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit.
We have designed Charleston Oculofacial Plastic Surgery to be a soothing, relaxing environment where you can comfortably discuss your concerns with Dr. Patel. In return, Dr. Patel will develop a customized treatment plan that achieves your goals. From the initial consultation forward, we promise to ensure you understand the potential causes of your condition, the various treatment options available both surgical and nonsurgical, the recommended treatment, and what to expect after treatment. At Charleston Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, we believe in the patient and the provider working together as a team to achieve your desired result.
Elevating Form and Function
With a deep mastery of facial anatomy, Dr. Patel prioritizes outcomes that seamlessly blend aesthetics and functionality. Beyond sculpting facial balance, his expertise aims to enhance your quality of life, ensuring both beauty and comfort.
Elevating Form and Function
With a deep mastery of facial anatomy, Dr. Patel prioritizes outcomes that seamlessly blend aesthetics and functionality. Beyond sculpting facial balance, his expertise aims to enhance your quality of life, ensuring both beauty and comfort.
Meet Our Team
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Before & After
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