Lake Nona Ophthalmology

Chirag J. Patel, MD, FACS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He has an innate passion for helping patients see their best using leading-edge technology and the latest techniques.

After graduating as the valedictorian of his high school, Chirag attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Biochemistry. He was named an Anderson Scholar for his exceptional academic performance. He continued his medical education at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He then completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Richmond University Medical Center and a three-year residency in Ophthalmology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. During his residency, Dr. Patel had the privilege of learning under renowned leaders in the field of refractive surgery. He completed a fellowship in Medical Retina and Research at the University of Florida – Jacksonville. Finally, Dr. Patel continued practicing and teaching residents at the University of Florida as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Patel established Lake Nona Ophthalmology in 2013 as a unique, patient-first practice founded on the core principles of compassion, community, and cutting-edge care. The state-of-the-art facility offers a personalized and modern approach to surgical eye care, including refractive laser cataract surgery and modern vision correction surgery, such as LASIK, EVO ICL, and Refractive Lens Exchange. Recognized as a top surgeon in vision correction, Dr. Patel was one of two surgeons from Florida invited to Staar Surgical’s 2024 North American Surgeon Summit.

Dr. Patel has curated a team that takes pride in exceptional care and elite results! He doesn’t believe in a cookie-cutter approach; rather, he believes in an individualized plan tailored to a patient’s lifestyle. His vision correction team has helped thousands of patients ditch their glasses and contacts, no matter their stage in life!

6718 Lake Nona Blvd., Ste. 140, Orlando, FL 32827

407-857-3937 | www.NonaEyeMD.com | info@NonaEyeMD.com