Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD
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.
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100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 350 Columbia, SC 29212At a Glance
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About Me
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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
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- 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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