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Anup Patel, MD, Plastic Surgery, Orlando, FL, AdventHealth Orlando

AnupPatelMDMBA

Plastic Surgery • Orlando, FL

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Hand, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

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Summary

  • 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.

    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.

    • Jimmy Fallon Explains His Finger Injury

    Jimmy reveals how a funny fall in the kitchen turned into a severe hand injury, emergency surgery and 10-days in an ICU.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 2015 - 2016
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2009 - 2015
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • Yale University School of Management
    Yale University School of ManagementM.B.A., 2009
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaBS, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Summa cum laude, 2000 - 2004
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaBS, Economics, Summa cum laude, 2000 - 2004
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaB.S., Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, Summa Cum Laude, 2004
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaB.S., Economics, Summa Cum Laude, 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2009 - 2015
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Research Award American Association of Plastic Surgeons, 2015
  • Fellowship for Cleft Surgery Operation Smile and Stryker International, 2012
  • Betsy Winters Award: Selected by the graduating medical school class for the resident at Yale Hospital who has made the most significant contribution to the education of the class Yale School of Medicine, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Indian Rhinoplasty: Clinical Implications of Nasal Variations Within Geographical Regions  
    Patel A, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/3/2017
  • Will the Real Cosmetic Surgeon/Physician Please Stand Up?  
    Rohrich RJ, Shah A, Patel A, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2017
  • Public Perception of Cosmetic Surgeons Versus Plastic Surgeons - Increasing Transparency to Educate Patients  
    Shah A, Patel A, Smetona J, Rohrich RJ, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • The Role of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Reducing Global Health Issues. 
    Harvard University, Boston, MA - 1/1/2015
  • First CMC Arthritis - A Novel Staging System and Radiographic Analysis of Suture Button Suspension. 
    Paradise Islands, Bahamas - 1/1/2015
  • The Value of Performing Frozen Section on Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Patients with Melanoma. 
    Miami, FL - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • The Criminalization of Prostitution and Its Impact on Human Trafficking 
    Patel A, New York Times Magazine
    1/1/2016
  • Compression Neuropathies: Cubital and Carpal Tunnel Syndromes 
    Patel A, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
    1/1/2015
  • Ring Avulsions Treatment and Management 
    Patel A, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
    1/1/2015

Press Mentions

  • Is Medical Tourism on the Decline?
    Is Medical Tourism on the Decline?May 27th, 2020
  • Procedures to Rejuvenate Aging Eyes
    Procedures to Rejuvenate Aging EyesJune 10th, 2019
  • Properly Utilizing Social Media’s New Place in Plastic Surgery
    Properly Utilizing Social Media’s New Place in Plastic SurgeryMay 15th, 2019
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Committees

  • Editorial Board Member, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal Global Open Journal Editorial Board 2015 - Present
  • Operative Technique Video Collection -- Director, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open Journal 2014 - Present
  • Editorial Board Member, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal Editorial Board 2014 - 2015
  • Steering Committee Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Young Plastic Surgeons Committee 2013 - 2015
  • Board of Director, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Board of Directors 2013 - 2014
  • Committee Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Government Affairs Committee 2012 - 2013
  • Board of Advisors, University of Florida Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation 2006 - 2008
  • Committee Member, Yale University Committee for International Health 2005 - 2006
  • Cabinet Director for Health, University of Florida Student Government 2003 - 2004

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Gujarati

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Anup Patel, Dr. Anup Patel, MD, Dr. A Patel