Ashish Patel, MD

Dr. Ashish Patel is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is board-certified in general surgery.

Dr. Patel specializes in:

• Breast reconstruction after cancer resection 
• Breast reduction
• Aesthetic breast procedures
• Body contouring after weight loss
• Panniculectomy
• Abdominoplasty
• Liposuction
• Complex reconstruction for scalp, chest, and lower extremity defects resulting from trauma or cancer surgery

With training across three continents, Dr. Patel brings a blend of technical skill and a deeply personal approach to care. His expertise includes microvascular surgery and free tissue transfer, and he is committed to creating personalized treatment plans that restore both form and function. He believes every patient’s story matters and approaches each case with clinical precision and compassion.

Dr. Patel earned his medical degree from C.U. Shah Medical College in Gujarat, India, and a Master of Public Health in epidemiology and biostatistics from Florida International University. He completed extensive general surgery training at several programs, including the University of Miami, BronxCare–Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Sydney Children’s Hospital and the Medical University of South Carolina, where he also completed his fellowship in plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgery.

His decision to pursue medicine was shaped by his early experiences growing up in a rural village in Gujarat, India, where access to healthcare was limited. Those formative years gave him a deep appreciation for the privilege of care and the responsibility to serve. He carries that perspective into every patient interaction, aiming to combine science and compassion to help patients heal and thrive.

Outside of work, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his wife and children, exploring new cuisines and cultures and finding creative expression through woodworking. He is fluent in Gujarati and Hindi.