Dr. SHRUTI PATEL, DPM, MS, AACFAS is a BOARD CERTIFIED PODIATRIST / FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON
Dr. Shruti A. Patel is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon treating all aspects of foot and ankle pathologies. She specializes in trauma and fractures of the lower extremity, adult and pediatric reconstructive surgery, ligament and tendon repair, and arthroscopic procedures of the foot and ankle. She believes in initially treating patients with a conservative approach unique to each patient’s individual goals, but will implement surgery when necessary to get patients back on their feet safely and in a timely manner.
Dr. Patel obtained her medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine where she received the Dr. Sidney Solid Award for accomplishments and service to the podiatry community, research, service to the college, excellent clinical skills and general excellence. Dr. Patel had extensive training in foot and ankle trauma and reconstructive surgery from her residency at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a Level II Trauma Hospital and served as chief resident in her final year of training. Dr. Patel then went on to complete a foot and ankle surgical fellowship with Active Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Group in Hackensack, NJ. Her fellowship training focused on advanced techniques of sports medicine, ankle arthroscopy, and total joint and ankle replacements in addition to trauma and foot and ankle reconstruction procedures.
Dr. Patel is also actively involved in research in the field of foot and ankle surgery. She has presented research at national meetings, and enjoys teaching and lecturing at all levels.
Chesapeake Foot and Ankle Institute
Pediatric, Adolescent and Adult, Foot and Ankle Surgery