Dr. Patel received his medical degree from the Northeast Ohio Medical University. He completed residencies in general surgery at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mi. and plastic and reconstructive surgery at Summa Health System, Akron, Oh. He completed a fellowship in craniofacial surgery at The Craniofacial Center, Dallas, Tx. He's certified by American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and the American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons.