ShitelDineshbhaiPatelMD(He/Him)

Summary

• Dr. Shitel Patel is a board certified general surgeon. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida, and completed his general surgery residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Virginia. He followed this with a three-year plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas Houston. His extensive training has given him access to a comprehensive range of leading plastic surgery techniques, allowing him to advance his skills in a multitude of areas. Most importantly, Dr. Patel's experience has informed his patient-first approach, which respects the sensitivity of each concern and the well-being of the child. His passion for the field drives him to achieve the best possible outcome today and in the future.
  
  Dr. Patel bolstered his medical training with a Fellowship in Pediatric and Craniofacial Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, located in Dallas. Under the guidance of numerous leaders in the field, Dr. Patel developed the skills to effectively address a wide range of complex concerns. Furthermore, he enjoys the challenges and rewards inherent in treating children. Dr. Patel remains at the forefront of pediatric plastic surgery techniques and technology, an ever-evolving area that allows him to provide balanced and appropriate care for each child. At our practice, Dr. Patel performs an expansive array of plastic and craniofacial procedures, including treatment for cleft lip and palate, facial traumatic injuries, and a variety of ear deformities. His expertise is backed by his friendly, gentle demeanor and attentive approach.
  
  In his career, Dr. Patel has published a number of articles in leading medical journals, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. Furthermore, he has had the opportunity to present at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Texas Society for Plastic Surgery.