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Anup Patel
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Anup Patel is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon trained in hand/upper extremity surgery, microsurgery, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. He completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery training at Yale University followed by a hand and microsurgery fellowship at the New York University Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. Dr. Patel received his MD and MBA from the Yale University School of Medicine and Yale University School of Management, respectively. He graduated as the valedictorian of his class at the University of Florida majoring in economics, biochemistry and molecular genetics and valedictorian of his high-school class at Lake Highland.
Dr. Patel has served on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee, as well as the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal's Editorial Board. He is on the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open Journal's Editorial Board spearheading its operative video instructional series endeavoring to train surgeons worldwide. He serves as reviewer for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Dr. Patel has worked in the United States Senate assisting with healthcare finance involving the Medicare Prescription Drug Bill. He has a commitment to academics and services as a clinical professor with the Florida State University and as an Instructor of Plastic Surgery with the University of Central Florida.
His academic success including innovative research has garnered numerous accolades and been featured in various media outlets. Recently, NBC's Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon thanked Dr. David Chiu and Dr. Patel on the show for their help in managing and treating his ring avulsion injury and nerve compression. USA Today and former Governor Jeb Bush recognized Dr. Patel for his academic achievement and volunteer efforts at the University of Florida. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on various topics in surgery including aesthetics, burns, craniofacial, trauma, hand and microsurgery, and peripheral nerve compressions. Of note, he was awarded the Nobel Laureate Joseph E. Murray Award for his research on cost effectiveness of treatment of skin cancers.
Dr. Patel maintains a commitment to serving society co-founding Cents of Relief, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, that endeavors to empower victims of human trafficking through healthcare and education. The foundation has developed a partnership with Operation Smile to deliver burn care to indigent victims as well as comic book teaching about burn safety. He has been on panels with global health leaders such as NBA Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo and Partners in Health's co-founder Dr. Paul Farmer for his work on reducing the global surgical burden of disease. Dr. Patel's international efforts have been featured in the New York Times best-seller Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity. He values the privilege of helping his patients, while joining them in their medical journey to restore their form and function. He is dedicated to providing you with safe and successful surgery.
Dr. Patel has served on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee, as well as the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal's Editorial Board. He is on the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open Journal's Editorial Board spearheading its operative video instructional series endeavoring to train surgeons worldwide. He serves as reviewer for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Dr. Patel has worked in the United States Senate assisting with healthcare finance involving the Medicare Prescription Drug Bill. He has a commitment to academics and services as a clinical professor with the Florida State University and as an Instructor of Plastic Surgery with the University of Central Florida.
His academic success including innovative research has garnered numerous accolades and been featured in various media outlets. Recently, NBC's Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon thanked Dr. David Chiu and Dr. Patel on the show for their help in managing and treating his ring avulsion injury and nerve compression. USA Today and former Governor Jeb Bush recognized Dr. Patel for his academic achievement and volunteer efforts at the University of Florida. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on various topics in surgery including aesthetics, burns, craniofacial, trauma, hand and microsurgery, and peripheral nerve compressions. Of note, he was awarded the Nobel Laureate Joseph E. Murray Award for his research on cost effectiveness of treatment of skin cancers.
Dr. Patel maintains a commitment to serving society co-founding Cents of Relief, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, that endeavors to empower victims of human trafficking through healthcare and education. The foundation has developed a partnership with Operation Smile to deliver burn care to indigent victims as well as comic book teaching about burn safety. He has been on panels with global health leaders such as NBA Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo and Partners in Health's co-founder Dr. Paul Farmer for his work on reducing the global surgical burden of disease. Dr. Patel's international efforts have been featured in the New York Times best-seller Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity. He values the privilege of helping his patients, while joining them in their medical journey to restore their form and function. He is dedicated to providing you with safe and successful surgery.
16 years
Experience
Anup Patel
- Orlando, Florida
- Yale School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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What should I do to prevent an infection after plastic surgery?
You should absolutely speak with your board certified plastic surgeon about this who is doing the surgery for their protocol. Generally speaking you will be prescribed an antibiotic READ MORE
You should absolutely speak with your board certified plastic surgeon about this who is doing the surgery for their protocol. Generally speaking you will be prescribed an antibiotic and have dressings on your nose. Aftercare once removed may include coating the sutured areas with bacitracin.
If my nose surgery goes wrong, can It be corrected?
Absolutely. Revision rhinoplasty is something many will offer. Ask your board certified plastic surgeon about their revision rates if you have concerns. You want to ensure you READ MORE
Absolutely. Revision rhinoplasty is something many will offer. Ask your board certified plastic surgeon about their revision rates if you have concerns. You want to ensure you are going to someone experienced.
What is the aftercare required after plastic surgery to treat a scar?
Many surgeons will provide you with their instructions in care and this may include scar treatment creams or gels.
Can burn marks for a 5 year old be treated with plastic surgery?
Burn marks can absolutely be treated by a plastic surgeon. It is tough to determine exactly what strategy could give the best results but I recommend you have a consultation with READ MORE
Burn marks can absolutely be treated by a plastic surgeon. It is tough to determine exactly what strategy could give the best results but I recommend you have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Often you can also find one that has a fellowship training in the hand, I am one of those plastic surgeons. Good luck!
Can liposuction work for diabetic patients?
Liposuction can remove excess fat tissue. But people with diabetes should not confuse it in any way with bariatric surgery or traditional weight loss. Liposuction, however, does READ MORE
Liposuction can remove excess fat tissue. But people with diabetes should not confuse it in any way with bariatric surgery or traditional weight loss. Liposuction, however, does not change insulin resistance or result in these other health benefits. I advise you consult a board certified plastic surgeon.
I have a scar because of a fall from when I was a kid. Can the mark be cleared through a cosmetic surgery?
You can absolutely look into getting a scar revision to help reduce the appearance of your scar. I advise you to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
I have discoloration around my chin area. Can chemical peels help in treating it?
If you experience the darkening due to pcod there may be hormonal issues you can discuss with your primary care physician. A chemical peel can also be a great option and you should READ MORE
If you experience the darkening due to pcod there may be hormonal issues you can discuss with your primary care physician. A chemical peel can also be a great option and you should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist about this.
My daughter who is 2 years old burnt her hand. What should I do?
I suggest ensuring that a board certified plastic surgeon evaluate your daughters burn. Although she is young, it is possible that you will want to consider treatment on the burn READ MORE
I suggest ensuring that a board certified plastic surgeon evaluate your daughters burn. Although she is young, it is possible that you will want to consider treatment on the burn now to ensure the best results. It is definitely a situation that should be evaluated in person to see the hand for a best answer for you. You may locate a board certified plastic surgeon with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
What is the best treatment to get rid of stretch marks?
Stretch marks are tough as they come when the skin is expanded. There are plenty of creams and skin products which claim they will help reduce or prevent stretch marks like cocoa READ MORE
Stretch marks are tough as they come when the skin is expanded. There are plenty of creams and skin products which claim they will help reduce or prevent stretch marks like cocoa butter and almond oil. Despite the claims on the products nothing has been proven.
The only treatment that is sure to remove stretchmarks is surgical removal through an abdominoplasty/tummy tuck. This will only work for stretchmarks around or below the level of the belly button. Stretchmarks above the belly button may be tougher to remove. Where it is appropriate to surgically remove the skin, it is possible, but I suggest you seek consult by a board certified plastic surgeon to assess what is best for you.
The only treatment that is sure to remove stretchmarks is surgical removal through an abdominoplasty/tummy tuck. This will only work for stretchmarks around or below the level of the belly button. Stretchmarks above the belly button may be tougher to remove. Where it is appropriate to surgically remove the skin, it is possible, but I suggest you seek consult by a board certified plastic surgeon to assess what is best for you.
How does the plastic surgery to remove scars work?
The surgical plan would really be dependent on your scar that you are looking to remove. The procedure involved does vary from person to person as everyone has a unique injury READ MORE
The surgical plan would really be dependent on your scar that you are looking to remove. The procedure involved does vary from person to person as everyone has a unique injury or situation. The pain and treatment would also be planned around an evaluation of your scar. I suggest making an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon.
What is the best way to treat puffy eyes?
If you only experience puffy eyes at certain points of the day it may be related to various reasons. If you are looking to treat a permanent eye issue that you feel is puffy you READ MORE
If you only experience puffy eyes at certain points of the day it may be related to various reasons. If you are looking to treat a permanent eye issue that you feel is puffy you may do so with surgery. Without a photo it is difficult to judge and assess the puffiness. If the bulging is more substantial on a regular basis, then the fat can be removed by a blepharoplasty surgery. I suggest seeking consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Scars from burns
Without seeing your burn in person it is difficult to offer treatment. I would need to understand if you have any oral antibiotics being used or silver sulfadiazine. Once the skin READ MORE
Without seeing your burn in person it is difficult to offer treatment. I would need to understand if you have any oral antibiotics being used or silver sulfadiazine. Once the skin heals over you could consider using Plato's Scar Serum, PDL, and fractional laser to improve your scar depending on if you are a candidate. I would suggest consulting in person with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Can anything be done about my hip shape?
The actual bones cannot be changed, but often patients seek liposuction as a way to achieve their optimal body shape. I highly suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic READ MORE
The actual bones cannot be changed, but often patients seek liposuction as a way to achieve their optimal body shape. I highly suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine if this may be an option for you based on your expectations.
Lots of stretch marks. What can I do?
Stretch marks as a result of pregnancy are very common. Creams are often a method used to try and prevent or treat them but this is not proven to work. The only option to remove READ MORE
Stretch marks as a result of pregnancy are very common. Creams are often a method used to try and prevent or treat them but this is not proven to work. The only option to remove the stretch marks is to remove the skin via plastic surgery like a tummy tuck. Depending on where the stretch marks are located you may be able to surgically remove them. I suggest a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine what is possible in your situation.
Can 15 year old burn marks be removed with plastic surgery?
It may be possible that you can get rid of the marks caused by burns on your hand. I highly suggest that you seek consultation from a board certified (by the American Board of READ MORE
It may be possible that you can get rid of the marks caused by burns on your hand. I highly suggest that you seek consultation from a board certified (by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) surgeon. Through a consultation in person and seeing it, the surgeon can let you know what may be possible for you.
I am planning to get a nose job done. What are the chances of success?
Of course any surgery comes with risk. I suggest that you seek consultation on your surgery from a plastic surgeon that is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. READ MORE
Of course any surgery comes with risk. I suggest that you seek consultation on your surgery from a plastic surgeon that is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. You can discuss your concern with the surgeon on your results and expectations to help you make your decision.
Does liposcution help one lose weight or does it only tighten the skin?
I highly suggest ensuring that you see a board certified plastic surgeon. If you are considering liposuction it may help with tightening and removing weight. Liposuction is more READ MORE
I highly suggest ensuring that you see a board certified plastic surgeon. If you are considering liposuction it may help with tightening and removing weight. Liposuction is more of a contouring procedure than one to help you lose weight.
What does Botox treatment include?
I suggest ensuring that you see an experienced injection specialist (board certified plastic surgeon) for a consultation on your sister's skin. Seeing it in person can help the READ MORE
I suggest ensuring that you see an experienced injection specialist (board certified plastic surgeon) for a consultation on your sister's skin. Seeing it in person can help the surgeon create a good treatment plan detailing injectables that can help her situation. Botox can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
My daughter is 4 years old and has burnt her hand by dropping hot water. Is skin grafting recommended for her considering age?
I am a fellowship trained hand surgeon with my residency training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. I ask that you seek consult from a board certified plastic surgeon who READ MORE
I am a fellowship trained hand surgeon with my residency training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. I ask that you seek consult from a board certified plastic surgeon who can help evaluate the burn injury your daughter sustained and suggest what may be possible.
How can a scar just above the eyes be removed?
I suggest you make a consultation appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon. Seeing your scar and its location in person can help the surgeon evaluate the possibilities READ MORE
I suggest you make a consultation appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon. Seeing your scar and its location in person can help the surgeon evaluate the possibilities which can be discussed with you.