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Dr. Tapan Patel

Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

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Dr. Tapan Patel

Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

Wyomissing, PA

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Tears and Detachments
Intravitreal Injections

About Me

Dr. Tapan P. Patel, MD, PhD, is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon at Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania. He specializes in medical and surgical care of the retina and vitreous, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes. Dr. Patel completed a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University after ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. He earned his MD and PhD in Bioengineering from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Delaware. Dr. Patel provides individualized, evidence-based care that may include advanced imaging, intravitreal injections, retinal laser, or vitrectomy. He works closely with referring doctors and primary eye care providers to coordinate timely treatment and clear follow-up, helping patients make confident decisions about their vision.

Training

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery
    Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute
    Fellowship
  • University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
    Ophthalmology
    University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
    Residency
  • Medical Doctor (MD), PhD in Bioengineering
    Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
    Medical School
  • University of Delaware
    BS, summa cum laude
    University of Delaware
    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    PA
  • License Numbers:
    MD473471

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