Krishna Patel, OD
Providing comprehensive vision and eye health care to Charlotte, NC patients at Horizon Eye Care’s Pineville & Rock Hill locations.
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Dr. Patel’s Specialities
Meet the Doctor
Dr. Krishna Patel combines clinical excellence with a heartfelt commitment to the people she serves. For more than a decade, she has provided compassionate, personalized vision care, helping her patients preserve the health of their eyes and improve their quality of life through thorough exams, dry eye therapy, and comprehensive ocular disease management.
What truly defines Dr. Patel is her empathy. She listens carefully, explains clearly, and treats every patient with the same care and attention she would give her own family. Her goal is to help others see and live with clarity, comfort, and confidence.
Expertise & Specialities
Dr. Krishna Patel is a comprehensive optometrist with over a decade of experience delivering personalized vision and eye health care to patients in the Charlotte area. Her practice combines thorough preventive care with targeted management of ocular disease.
Areas of expertise include:
- Comprehensive eye exams and ongoing management of vision and ocular health
- Diagnosis and treatment of eye disease and trauma across a wide range of conditions
- Optical and contact lens fitting tailored to each patient’s vision and lifestyle needs
- Dry eye therapy and targeted treatment plans for chronic dry eye
Dr. Patel’s dedication to empathetic, patient-centered care, combined with her academic excellence and international volunteer work, makes her a trusted provider for patients of all ages.
Education & Training
Dr. Patel earned her Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience, with a minor in Psychology, from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. She then completed her Doctor of Optometry at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Albany, graduating at the top of her class and earning membership in the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.
During and after her training, Dr. Patel dedicated herself to serving underserved communities, including international vision screenings and mission trips to Jamaica, experiences that reflect her deep commitment to making quality eye care accessible to all.
Memberships & Recognition
Dr. Patel is a member of the American Optometric Association and has contributed to international volunteer work through vision screenings and mission trips. Her dedication to community service is a defining part of both her professional and personal identity.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Patel enjoys traveling, photography, and spending time with family and friends. Her compassionate nature extends beyond her practice as she continues to find joy in connecting with others and giving back through community service.
Insights From Dr. Patel
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Vision Restored, Lives Transformed
“Horizon is the best, providing excellent care.”
“Dr. Cameron was friendly yet quite professional. His exam seemed thorough and his recommendations sound. He answered questions I had and took his time - he was not rushed to get to…”
“All staff from checking in at the front desk, throughout my appointment were very helpful. Dr.Minkowski did a great job of explaining options/the process of cataract surgery with me, especially given my…”
“I have been coming to Dr. Minkowski for over 2 years and he is an awesome doctor. He makes you feel welcomed and worry free. He explains everything in detail and will…”
“Dr. Belle was very caring, thorough and informative.”
“They were quick, professional, friendly, and Dr Hoffman was great. He offered me options and gave advice I appreciate.”
“I had dry eye problems, which created pain, drops were given, which resolved and fixed my problem. I am very pleased with my resulits”
“Very knowledgeable and explained what is happening with my eyes and what the various drugs do.”
“Excellent care. Outstanding physicians and support staff.”
“Dr. Ryder is an excellent retina specialist. He is a very caring provider and takes the time to explain conditions as well as treatment plans. I’ve always felt well taken care of…”
“Older but very clean establishment. Very friendly and professional staff. Excellent care by Dr. Rouse!”
“Cannot say enough good things about this team and Dr. Hoffman. I had a medical eye emergency and they were able to see me same day. The team was so helpful, took…”
“Dr Bell is very very good and hate to see her moved to the Huntersville offices next year.”
“Great guy! Thorough, professional, efficient and kind!”
“Dr. Marc James is a great eye doctor, he's very knowledgeable and shares his best intrest for his patients. He has been my eye doctor for many years.”
“Highly recommend top of the line”
“I saw Dr Hoffman at Horizon Eye Clinic yesterday and it was my first visit with him. He was extremely professional and very thorough in my eye exam. He has a warm…”
“Great service, just short staffed.”
“The staff and doctors are extremely professionals. People may complain about the wait time, but the doctors and staff are extremely apologetic which is fine with me. Emergencies happening. Awesome job and…”
“Dr Rosen has been treating me for 9 years! He’s always patient and answers all my questions!”
Conveniently Located Across Charlotte
Dr. Patel welcomes patients at two of our conveniently located offices throughout the Charlotte area.
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