Dr. Payal Patel

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Monroe, NC

Areas of Expertise

Eye Exams & Routine Eye Care
Femto Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Diabetic Eye Care
Dry Eye
Pink Eye and Other Eye Infections
Refractive Eye Surgery

Meet Dr. Payal Patel

About Me

Dr. Payal S. Patel is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA). She provides full-scope eye care, including routine and medical exams, treatment of common eye infections, diabetic eye care, and cataract surgery using traditional and femtosecond laser-assisted techniques. Her goal is to make decisions easy and transparent, explaining how each option may affect vision at work, on the road, or in hobbies.

Dr. Patel earned a Bachelor of Science with honors from West Virginia University and her MD from the West Virginia University School of Medicine. She completed a transitional internship at Riverside Methodist Hospital and an ophthalmology residency at Summa Health, where she served as chief resident. She has participated in research and presentations and volunteers in community health settings. Patients describe her as thorough, friendly, and attentive to details that matter—from dry eye and styes to planning cataract surgery and postoperative recovery.

Training

  • Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)

    2019

    Summa Health System

    Residency
  • West Virginia University School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    2015

    West Virginia University School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • West Virginia University

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Honors)

    2011

    West Virginia University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Top Doctors

    2025

    Charlotte Magazine

  • Top Doctors

    2024

    Charlotte Magazine

Publications & Press

  • Presumed Finasteride-associated Bilateral Angle-Closure Glaucoma

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) – Abstract/Presentation2019
  • Breakthrough Ischemic Events Despite Warfarin Therapy

    Summa Health Systems Annual Research Day – Presentation2018
  • An Unusual Presentation of Neurotrophic Keratitis from Crack Cocaine

    International Journal of Academic Medicine2017
  • Central retinal artery occlusion following laser treatment for ocular ischemic aortic arch syndrome

    GMS Ophthalmology Cases2015

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NC
License Numbers
2019-01503

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