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Amit Patel, MD, Plastic Surgery, Lexington, KY

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Plastic Surgery Lexington, KY

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Head & Neck, Wound Healing, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Facial Plastic Surgeon - Associate Professor

Overview of Dr. Patel

Dr. Amit Patel is a plastic surgeon in Lexington, KY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital, UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital, and Lexington VAMC. He received his medical degree from University of Louisville School of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. He is one of 8 doctors at UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital and one of 8 doctors at Lexington VAMC who specialize in Plastic Surgery. He has more than 50 publications and over 50 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Transylvania University
    Transylvania UniversityB.A., Biology, 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2007 - 2017
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2003 - 2008
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors List for Plastic Surgery 2015-2016
  • Resident Teaching Award, Otolaryngology University of Kentucky, 2010
  • Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Honorarium 2000
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Noncontact diffuse optical assessment of blood flow changes in head and neck free tissue transfer flaps  
    Huang C, Radabaugh JP, Aouad RK, Lin Y, Gal TJ, Patel AB, Valentino J, Shang Y, YuG, J biomed Opt, 1/1/2015
  • A mass on the nasal dorsum Sebaceous carcinoma (SC) of the nose  
    Pleitz JL, Patel AB, Spires SE, Anderson FL, Aouad RK, JAMAOtolaryngology Head Neck Surg, 1/1/2014
  • A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled health outcomes survey of the effect of botulinum toxin type a injections on quality of life and self esteem  
    Dayan SH, Arkins JP, Patel AB, Gal TJ, Dermatol Surg, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Developing A Creative Mindset in Problem Solving 
    Tallinn, Estonia - 1/1/2018
  • Fostering Empathy with Conscious Play 
    Tallinn, Estonia - 1/1/2018
  • Nasal Reconstruction: Design Thinking and Surgical Considerations 
    Nairobi, Kenya - 1/1/2018
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Other

  • Skin Cancer Prevention 
    Patel AB
  • How to Fix the Tired Look around Your Eyes 
    Patel AB

Press Mentions

  • Daily Nosebleeds, Sleeping Problems — How Aesthetic Surgery Changed UK Patient's Life
    Daily Nosebleeds, Sleeping Problems — How Aesthetic Surgery Changed UK Patient's LifeJuly 30th, 2021