Born and raised in Newark, Delaware, Dr. Patel is a board qualified foot and ankle surgeon who received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Delaware majoring in Dietetics and Biology. She went on to complete her podiatric medicine training at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. She completed a 3-year residency in Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery at the UPMC Hospital system in Harrisburg, PA., training with the best foot and ankle specialists in the area. During her final year of training, she was elected chief resident where she served to guide junior residents. She has additionally received certification in microvascular surgery from the Cleveland Clinic.

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