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
“Good doctor! Waited a long time and felt rushed when I finally got to see him but I do believe he is a good doctor.”
“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…”
“Great experience at Horizon Eyecare Center. Especially please with Dr. Minnal.”
“Very positive experience.”
“Very thorough and I look forward to my cataract surgery coming up around the new year.”
“Horizon and Dr Hoffman are 5-Stars! No-wait appt, no long waits between the separate parts of the exam and Dr Hoffman and his staff are caring and thorough!”
“The assistant who took notes before I saw doctor seemed distracted. She asked same questions over, even 3 times when I had already given a detail that she could have clued in…”
“Super experience!!!!”
“Visited for Glaucoma referral from VA. Dr wa very thorough and professional.”
“Everyone was very courteous and knowledgeable. Even though the office was very busy, I wasn’t kept waiting a long time and was taken care of as soon as possible.”
“Always a pleasure to see Dr. Minnal. She's outstanding... knowledgeable and caring.”
“Excellent doctor I experienced a chemical burn in my eye. The sense of urgency he showed for my vision was admirable. I was seen on a Sunday within two hours of paging…”
“I’ve been seeing Dr Minal for over 12 years she’s the best highly recommend her!!!”
“Smooth transition from place to place”
“Very competent young professional. Excellent chairside manner. Would recommend thus optometrist to anyone. ”
“Dr James excellent nice and knowledgeable, his staff great too I made urgent appointment was very helpful thanks ”
“Tiffany, Mark, and Dr. Hoffman were very professional and helpful.”
“From check in to signing out everything went very well. Nice staff, Dr Hoffman was very professional and informative. It was real busy there but he did not rush through my exam.…”
Conveniently Located Across Charlotte
Dr. Patel welcomes patients at two of our conveniently located offices throughout the Charlotte area.
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