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
“Dr. Marc James has been my doctor for 20 years or more and has always provided 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. Biber does a great job talking through options and listening to concerns to reach the best possible outcome!”
“My visit was great with my doctor, everyone treated me with kindness and respect. Friendly environment, and they made sure they took care of my concerns. Thank You!!!”
“Both doctor and tech were exceptional.”
“This was my first visit. All of the staff were friendly and competent. A lot of hurry up and wait but that made them very efficient moving all the patients through.”
“First visit with Dr Jones as my usual doc retired last year. I’m happy with his protocol”
“Great experience…friendly staff…”
“Dr Jones was excellent! It was first time had seen him and I thought he was caring, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend him!!”
“Nice facility, pleasant people”
“My first time going to her and I genuinely feel a good connection to her.”
“Phenomenal physician/surgeon. Took excellent care of my mom. Would highly recommend him.”
“Very nice bunch of people and nice facilities”
“I always have an excellent experience at this eye doctor. Dr. Daugherty is always, professional, knowledgeable and very helpful.”
“Outstanding experience, He prepared me for what to expect, was diligent in the procedure, called at home that night to check up, and dialed in a nearly perfect prescription . Vicky ,…”
“He was amazing with my son. He talked him through everything he was going to do. I hate he is retiring and we have to find a new eye doctor”
“Very professional and customer focused ”
“Wonderful staff. Very intune to my needs and addresses my concerns thoroughly.”
Conveniently Located Across Charlotte
Dr. Patel welcomes patients at two of our conveniently located offices throughout the Charlotte area.
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