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Dr. Santosh Patel, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Santosh Patel, MD
3.8 (20 Ratings)
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Dr. Santosh Patel, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Desoto, TX.
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Dr. Santosh Patel, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 52
Desoto, TX
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Santosh Patel, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Desoto, TX.

About

Dr. Patel graduated from Medical College of Pa in 1996 and completed a residency at Grater Baltimore Medical Center|Wilmer Eye Inst Johns Hopkins.Dr. Santosh Patel, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Desoto, TX and has 28 years experience. Dr. Patel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano and Methodist Charlton Medical Center. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Iridocyclitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Patel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
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Tear Duct Disorders
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Vascular Disease
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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  • HealthFirst
  • Assurant Health
  • HAP Insurance
  • Tricare
  • Pyramid Life
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • GEHA
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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Locations

  1. 1 Robert E. Torti MD PA
    2625 Bolton Boone Dr, Desoto, TX 75115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 599-9098
  2. 2 North Dallas Retina PA
    10740 N Central Expy Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75231
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 361-6700
  3. 3 Office
    1706 Preston Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 599-9098
  4. 4 Office
    1011 N Highway 77 Ste 103A, Waxahachie, TX 75165
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (469) 383-3368

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4 Stars (2)
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1 Star (5)

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Jun 05, 2024
He is fantastic doctor! Would recommend him to family and friends
Joanne Broughton in Princeton,Texas — Jun 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Pa
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St. Mary's Medical Center
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Grater Baltimore Medical Center|Wilmer Eye Inst Johns Hopkins
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Santosh Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Patel frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Iridocyclitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Santosh Patel, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano and Methodist Charlton Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Santosh Patel, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano

    4700 Alliance Blvd, Plano, TX

  • Methodist Charlton Medical Center

    3500 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX