Dr. Raj Patel

Dr. Raj Patel specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous. He has specialized training in treating and managing eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, and detachments. Dr. Patel is interested in continued research into the causes of these diseases and new treatment options. Retinal treatments are progressing rapidly, and he is committed to providing the highest quality of retinal care and advanced therapy options to his patients.

He received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. He obtained his Master of Science degree in pharmacology from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. He completed his medical degree at the Tulane University School of Medicine. Following his internship at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Pennsylvania, Dr. Patel returned to Tulane University for his ophthalmology residency. After residency, he completed a fellowship program in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Patel enjoys spending his free time with his wife and three boys. He likes playing tennis, football, basketball, and tinkering with electronics and computers. In the fall, he cheers on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in college football.