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
“It’s always a pleasure to see Dr. Kaluzney. He’s so thorough and knowledgeable.”
“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…”
“Excellent doctor , very kind and explains everything in a way that you understand . One of the best!”
“Dr Jones was very thorough and explained my condition very well.”
“All good. Thorough and efficient. Also, very pleasant staff members working there.”
“Great Doctor!!!!!!!!!”
“Dr. Minnal is very caring about her patients eye care! It was a pleasant experience!”
“Consult process very extensive and professional, Dr Biber thoroughly explained my eye condition and cataract surgery process. One suggestion: I received a brief precheck text which I completed. When got to appt…”
“I know this doctor's office from bringing so many people there for appointments over the years. In my mind that means something to bring that many people. The whole experience was very…”
“Excellent, insightful care from Dr Biber. Thanks”
“I went to Dr. Biber for cataract surgery. One eye done and so far all is great! Dr. Biber is very nice and is an expert on eyes. I recommend him!”
“Stephan Gut visits was professional just as all other visits prior”
“Very friendly, simple and accurate. Committed.”
“Great”
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Sheila Garcia Santana. From the moment I began receiving care from her, she has consistently demonstrated an exceptional combination of knowledge, professionalism, compassion, and…”
“Excellent care, efficient and effective”
“My husband is his patient. He's knowledgeable in all fields. My husband had torn retina and he took us to another office after hours and did surgery. Eye been wonderful ever since…”
“Excellent doctor listened to my concerns and figured out what was wrong with my vision. Explained in detail so I could understand and not worry.”
Conveniently Located Across Charlotte
Dr. Patel welcomes patients at two of our conveniently located offices throughout the Charlotte area.
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