Dr. Achal Patel received his medical degree from Boston University, graduating from a rigorous seven-year undergraduate and medical school combined program. He completed his residency training at University Hospitals at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Thereafter, he completed a one-year fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the University of California – San Diego. Throughout his ophthalmology training, he scored in the 99th-100th percentile in the category of Cornea and External Diseases in annual examinations. Following his training, Dr. Patel continued to obtain extensive experience in cornea, cataracts, and care of the anterior segment of the eye. He has performed hundreds of corneal transplant procedures and has extensive exposure to care and management of ocular trauma and emergent conditions – covering nine hospitals in the greater Phoenix metro.

He is certified to perform laser cataract procedures as well as ORA intraoperative aberrometry to bring the latest technology and best surgical outcomes to his cataract patients. Dr. Patel is a highly skilled surgeon and is dedicated to providing total safety and comfort to his patients. His clinical approach is heavily focused on patient education and care, so that each patient is empowered to receive the most comprehensive care. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Patel has a deep respect and enthusiasm to treat the community he has known since childhood. In his free time, Dr. Patel and his wife enjoy traveling, hiking, exploring different cuisines, and spending time with their daughter.