Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD
Oculoplastic Surgery*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is an oculoplastic surgery specialist in Columbia, SC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients.
4.9 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (27 reviews)
Practice
100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 350 Columbia, SC 29212At a Glance
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Dr. Patel's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel
4.9
27 ratings, 22 with a written review
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Awesome staff
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michelle – Oct 05, 2024
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He is the best
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No results
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No results
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Barb Ulrich – May 05, 2024
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Appointment
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda R. – Feb 16, 2024
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The best in his field
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rachel Ashton – Jul 15, 2023
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Very!!!!!! I'm very pleased with the outcome!!!!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Samuel L. Felder – Jan 20, 2023
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Bilateral Blepharoplasty
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 01, 2022
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I had eyelid lifts on both eyes. I had been referred to Dr. Patel by my regular eye doctor. The surgery went extremely well and I am completely satisfied with the results. My overall vision has improved. I would recommend him to anyone. He is truly a highly skilled surgeon.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rebecca Looby – Feb 23, 2022
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Dr. Patel is a very knowledgeable and well mannered physician. He helped diagnose and fix a problem I was having for years. He's the best!
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 22, 2022
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Dr. Patel and his team were efficient, professional and thorough. I have highest praise for for the services and care that I received. He is particularly skilled in dealing with complex issues. My life is better because of my treatment through him and his staff. I appreciate and respect him.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 29, 2021
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Wonderful experience with Dr. Patel. Had droopy eyelids and they look terrific after surgery. Very detail with his surgery. No scars visible.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Cooper – Jun 21, 2021
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I had droopy upper eyelids that affected my ability to drive at night. During my followup exam for cataract lens replacement surgery, my opthalmologist recommended Dr. Patel as one of the best Oculoplastic Surgeons in the country. My ptosis surgery involved internal incisions so as to resection the Levator muscle and effectively raise my eyelids, while also shaping the eyelid curve to look natural and more youthful. And that is exactly the result Dr. Patel achieved. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Steve Burger in Cayce, SC – Dec 19, 2019
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Dr. Patel did Ptosis surgery on my son’s left eye and it has changed his life! Dr. Patel is an absolute professional and is perfectly skilled at his craft. This doctor is the definition of an expert. Thank you for changing my son’s life!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 07, 2019
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Dr Patel was prompt and answered all my questions. He took time to find out about my injury and what others had done for me. When we didn’t have an immediate answer he requested some earlier test results and reread them. He also took the time to call me himself and give me information about what he had found. His staff was equally wonderful. They made me feel like it mattered that I was there and that they were concerned for my wellbeing. Highly recommended Dr Patel.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Kay in Columbia , SC – Dec 16, 2018
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I would highly recommend Dr. Patel!! He listened to what I wanted and knew what I needed to correct my eye lid problem. I couldn't be happier with the results after having surgery. My peripheral vision is so much better. Thank you, Dr. Patel!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Debbie Greer in Lexington, SC – Dec 03, 2018
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Dr. Patel is wonderful. He listens and makes you feel very comfortable. His nurse Holly is top notch. She makes you feel like you are the only patient that she has. She goes out of her way for you1
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Columbia, SC – Oct 18, 2017
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We've lived in the Carolinas our entire lives and have seen many excellent physicians leave for bigger and better opportunities so it can be hard to find good care. Dr. Patel is a talented young man who I can see him becoming a known name in his field. He provided my wife and I extensive support and care and was there every step of the way. His big city training is impressive which is why I wouldnt have trusted anyone else for my wives surgery. God bless him.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Columbia, SC – Feb 13, 2017
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Dr. Patel examined the wound left by the previous Moh's procedure above my eyelid, and made a plan of action to close the wound and regain the functionality of my eyelid and the aesthetics for postoperative plastic surgery. Once all the sutures were removed, in stages over several weeks, the results were amazing! Even my Dermatologist would know that I had a Moh's procedure, had she not done it herself. Dr. Patel is very personable and is a gifted ophthalmic plastic surgeon.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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John E. in Lexington, SC – Jul 31, 2016
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You will not find a better doctor.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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David R in Chapin, SC – Jul 14, 2016
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I can't say enough good about the skill he has.The office staff has areas that need attention from office management.There seems to be a lack of communication and procedures,within the office staff.The lack of understanding.After me contacting them several times.Has created unneeded,unexpected hardship to me.And I continues without relief.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Joseph in Blackville,S.C. – Jul 12, 2016
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He took all worry out of my procedure and was eager to answer all my questions!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2016
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About Me
care philosophy
My goal for patients is for them to have a tremendous experience at our practice receiving excellent care. Most importantly to me, I want patients to be involved and understanding of why certain treatment recommendations are made.biography
I specialize in plastic surgery around the eyes. This includes both cosmetic and dunctional treatments such as blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, browlifts, skin cancer reconstruction, amongst others.Oculoplastic Surgery
Ophthalmology
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University Of Illinois Eye And Ear Infirmary
Fellowship Hospital, 2014Montefiore / Albert Einstein College Of Med
Residency Hospital, 2012Maimondes Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 2009Medical University Of South Carolina
Medical School, 2008Duke University
Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations
Practice
University Specialty Clinics-Ophthalmology100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 350 Columbia, SC 29212
Office302 Wingo Way Ste 202 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
University Optical1855 W Taylor St Chicago, IL 60612
Practice
Palmetto Health-University Of South Carolina Medical Group9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 340 Columbia, SC 29203
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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