Ekta Patel, M.D.
Corneal Specialist & Cataract Surgeon
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Ekta Patel, M.D. is an Ophthalmologist, Cataract Surgeon & Cornea Specialist at South Jersey Eye Physicians which serves the medical, laser & surgery eye care needs of patients throughout southern NJ and greater Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Patel received her medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where she was Chief Resident, followed by a Fellowship in Cornea & External Disease at Johns Hopkins University-Wilmer Eye Institute.
Dr. Patel specializes in routine & complex cataract surgery including dropless IV free cataract surgery with advanced technology intraocular lens implants (IOL), to correct astigmatism & to help patients have a comfortable range of natural vision without the need for eyeglasses, bifocals or reading glasses. As a corneal specialist she provides corneal surgery including corneal transplants and Bladeless LASIK Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Patel personally performs your evaluation, your surgery, and your follow-up examinations. We feel it is important that your surgeon be personally involved in your entire vision correction experience.
Ekta Patel, M.D.
Corneal Specialist & Cataract Surgeon
Ekta Patel, M.D. is an Ophthalmologist, Cataract Surgeon & Cornea Specialist at South Jersey Eye Physicians which serves the medical, laser & surgery eye care needs of patients throughout southern NJ and greater Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Patel received her medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where she was Chief Resident, followed by a Fellowship in Cornea & External Disease at Johns Hopkins University-Wilmer Eye Institute.
Dr. Patel specializes in routine & complex cataract surgery including dropless IV free cataract surgery with advanced technology intraocular lens implants (IOL), to correct astigmatism & to help patients have a comfortable range of natural vision without the need for eyeglasses, bifocals or reading glasses. As a corneal specialist she provides corneal surgery including corneal transplants and Bladeless LASIK Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Patel personally performs your evaluation, your surgery, and your follow-up examinations. We feel it is important that your surgeon be personally involved in your entire vision correction experience.
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Certifications, Memberships & Privileges
Dr. Patel served as Chief Resident at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society as well as a Fribourg Scholar and recipient of the Commonwealth Award in Medicine.
Clinical Interests & Specialties
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Dropless IV Free Cataract Surgery to help patients have a gentle experience and quick recovery after cataract surgery.
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Advanced Technology Lens Implants to correct astigmatism and presbyopia to help patients reduce dependence on eyeglasses, bifocal or readers after cataract surgery.
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Corneal Transplants for diseases and trauma including Fuchs Dystrophy & Keratoconus.
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Bladeless All Laser LASIK Laser Eye Surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism and help patients seeking freedom from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses.