Dr. Akshay Patel

Dr. Akshay Patel has established a distinguished career in the field of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. His journey began in 2007 when he enrolled at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - Midwestern University, where he completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 2011. Following his medical education, Dr. Patel embarked on a comprehensive residency program in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery ...and Facial Plastics Surgery. From 2012 to 2015, he trained at prestigious institutions such as St. Barnabas Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Bayonne Medical Center, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, honing his surgical skills and gaining valuable experience in complex cases. Driven by a passion for further specialization, Dr. Patel pursued a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center from 2016 to 2017. This fellowship allowed him to refine his surgical expertise and broaden his knowledge in the field. In 2016, Dr. Patel began his professional career as a Clinical Instructor and Staff Attending in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. During this time, he engaged in teaching and clinical practice, sharing his expertise with aspiring medical professionals. In 2017, Dr. Patel joined the University of Connecticut as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. In this role, he has been actively involved in shaping the education and training of future physicians, imparting his knowledge and expertise to the next generation of medical professionals. Simultaneously, Dr. Patel assumed the position of Attending Surgeon at the Connecticut Institute of Head and Neck Surgery and Connecticut Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates, P.C, located in Wethersfield, CT. Since 2017, he has been providing specialized surgical care in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, demonstrating his commitment to improving the lives of his patients. In recognition of his exceptional achievements, Dr. Patel received notable honors and awards. In 2016, he was presented with the Patrick Murray Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement and the Nancy Waldron Award for Professionalism at St. Barnabas Medical Center. Additionally, he received the Sarah Baskin Research Award from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in 2008, further highlighting his dedication to academic and research pursuits. Dr. Patel remains actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Head and Neck Society, the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Osteopathic Association. These affiliations allow him to stay abreast of the latest advancements in his field and contribute to the ongoing progress in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. As a testament to his commitment to advancing medical knowledge, Dr. Patel has published more than 10 papers, contributing to the growing body of research in his field.