Meet Dr. Patel

Oral Surgeon Visha Patel, DMD

Dr. Visha Patel was born and raised in India before moving to Connecticut to pursue her education. She attended the University of Connecticut, where she earned her undergraduate degree and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

Following dental school, Dr. Patel completed her Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Connecticut, where she received comprehensive training in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Her training included office-based anesthesia, wisdom tooth and dentoalveolar surgery, dental implant placement, bone grafting, corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, facial trauma, oral pathology, and the surgical management of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, and face.

Dr. Patel is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and is committed to providing exceptional surgical care in a warm, comfortable, and safe environment. Having completed her education and surgical training in Connecticut, she is thrilled to be practicing in the West Hartford community and serving the patients and families in the area.

She believes that excellent surgical care begins with listening, education, and personalized treatment planning. Dr. Patel is passionate about combining advanced technology with compassionate care, utilizing tools such as three-dimensional CT imaging, digital intraoral scanning, and virtual surgical planning to optimize treatment outcomes, particularly for dental implant surgery. Her goal is to help every patient feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout their surgical journey.

Dr. Patel takes pride in treating her patients like family and creating a positive experience from the initial consultation through recovery. She is dedicated to delivering precise, thoughtful, and patient-centered care while helping patients achieve improved health, function, and confidence.

Outside of the office, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, exploring new restaurants, and staying active.