A proud North Carolina native, Dr. Patel’s passion for optometry began at East Carolina University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences. She later earned her Doctorate of Optometry from Salus University. During her clinical training, Dr. Patel gained valuable experience through externships at W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center, The Eye Institute in Pennsylvania, and MyEyeDr. in Merrimack, New Hampshire. She is committed to providing exceptional eye care and improving her patients' quality of life through vision care.