Akshay Patel, MD

Dr. Akshay Patel was born and raised in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training at the University of Connecticut. He then went on to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he completed his graduate education in Athletic Training.

Dr. Patel’s clinical interests span head and neck surgical oncology and reconstructive surgery, as well as program development, patient outcomes, resident teaching, and reconstructive techniques. He has presented nationally and published on subjects relating to reconstructive surgery and head and neck cancer.

During his downtime, Dr. Patel likes to pursue hobbies such as running, brewing, traveling and writing. Dr. Patel resides in Glastonbury where he and his wife Neha are raising their son.