Sanjay V. Patel, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist

Departments

  1. Ophthalmology

Specialty Groups

  1. Cataract Surgery Clinic

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Sanjay V. Patel, M.D., FRCOphth, is Professor and Emeritus Chair of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic and has expertise in corneal disease and surgery. He completed residency training at Mayo Clinic and cornea fellowship training at the University of Michigan. He has served on the faculty at Mayo Clinic since 2004.

Dr. Patel's clinical interests are in corneal disease and surgery, anterior segment and ocular surface reconstruction, and complex cataract and intraocular lens surgery. He is an established leader in the field of corneal transplantation, corneal imaging, and Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy. He participates in clinical trials, has published extensively in his field, and has served as principal investigator for extramurally-funded research. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK).

  1. Cataract
  2. Conjunctival melanoma
  3. Corneal edema
  4. Fuchs dystrophy
  5. Iris defect
  6. Keratoconus
  7. Ocular surface squamous neoplasia
  8. Ocular surface tumor
  9. Pterygium
  1. Cataract surgery
  2. Cornea transplant
  3. Iris prosthesis implantation
  4. Lens replacement surgery
  5. Ocular surface reconstruction
  6. Phototherapeutic keratectomy
  7. Tumor resection
  • Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy
  • Keratoconus and crosslinking
  • Corneal transplant surgery, including DMEK, DSEK, DALK and PK
  • Ocular surface tumors and surgery
  • Pterygium excision
  • Iris prosthesis implantation
  • Complex lens and cataract surgery
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 2015
    Fellow - FRCOphthRoyal College of Ophthalmologists
  2. 2005
    Fellow - Cornea and External Disease, Cataract and Refractive SurgeryUniversity of Michigan
  3. 2004
    ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2004
    Resident - OphthalmologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2001
    ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2001
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 1999
    Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Cornea ResearchMayo Clinic Rochester
  8. 1997
    Senior House Officer - OphthalmologyRoyal Hallamshire Hospital
  9. 1996
    House Officer - General SurgeryNorth Staffordshire Hospital
  10. 1996
    House Officer - General MedicineQueen's Medical Centre
  11. 1995
    BMBSUniversity of Nottingham
  12. 1993
    B. Med. Sc. - Physiology & PharmacologyUniversity of Nottingham

Certifications

  1. 2006
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Teacher of the Year 2021, Department of OphthalmologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2020
    Honorable Mention in consideration for the 2020 Clarkson Quality Improvement AwardAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  3. 2019
    The Bowman Club Lecture 2019The Bowman Club
  4. 2019
    Academic Achievement AwardAsia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
  5. 2016
    Academic Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  6. 2015
    Secretariat AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  7. 2013
    Elbyrne G. Gill, MD, LecturerVirginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  8. 2012
    Roger F. Meyer, M.D., Lectureship in CorneaKellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan
  9. 2012
    Third Prize for Refractive Poster (Annual Meeting, Milan, Italy)European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  10. 2011
    Second Prize for Refractive Poster (Annual Meeting, Vienna, Austria)European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  11. 2010
    Teacher of the Year 2010, Department of OphthalmologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2009
    First Prize for Refractive Poster (ESCRS Meeting, Barcelona)European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  13. 2008
    First Prize for Refractive Poster (ESCRS Meeting, Berlin)European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  14. 2008
    ISER Travel FellowshipInternational Society for Eye Research
  15. 2007
    First Prize for Refractive Poster (ESCRS Meeting, Stockholm)European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  16. 2007
    Olga Keith Wiess Special Scholar AwardResearch to Prevent Blindness
  17. 2007
    First Prize for Refractive Poster (ESCRS Meeting, Athens)European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  18. 2006
    First Prize for Refractive Poster (ESCRS Meeting, London)European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  19. 2006
    ARVO Travel Grant AwardNational Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
  20. 2005
    Claes Dohlman Society Award (outstanding cornea fellow in the US)Massachussets Eye & Ear Infirmary
  21. 2004
    John A. Dyer Award (peer-selected for mentorship, leadership and teamwork in final year of residency)Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  22. 2004
    AOS Travel GrantAmerican Ophthalmological Society
  23. 1995
    Alan Vernon Prize (Ophthalmology)University of Nottingham
  24. 1995
    Fisons Specials Prize (Ophthalmology/Dermatology/ENT)University of Nottingham
  25. 1995
    Commendation for outstanding performance in BMBS degreeUniversity of Nottingham
  26. 1993
    Bart Prize (outstanding performance in BMedSci(Hons) degree)University of Nottingham
  27. 1993
    Undergraduate Prize for PhysiologyThe Physiological Society, Oxford, UK
  28. 1992
    Exhibition Prize (outstanding performance in basic medical sciences)University of Nottingham
  29. 1992
    Olive A. Haynes Prize (Anatomy)University of Nottingham
  30. 1990
    Hatherton Scholarship (regional academic achievement)Regional Education Authority

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    EK Delphi Consensus CommitteeEndothelial Keratoplasty Learners Group
  2. 2022 - present
    Article-Based Question Development CommitteeAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  3. 2021 - present
    Lifetime MemberCornea Society of India
  4. 2021 - present
    MemberEye Bank Association of America
  5. 2020 - present
    Member & Invited FacultyEndothelial Keratoplasty Learners Group
  6. 2019 - present
    Written Exam Development CommitteeAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  7. 2019 - present
    MemberBowman Club
  8. 2018 - 2020
    Program Planning CommitteeAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  9. 2017
    MemberCornea Preservation Time Study Writing Committee
  10. 2015 - 2016
    Committee MemberAsia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
  11. 2014 - present
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  12. 2014 - present
    MemberEuCornea
  13. 2013 - 2014
    MemberEuropean Association for Vision and Eye Research
  14. 2012 - 2020
    MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology Enterprise Specialty Council
  15. 2012 - 2020
    MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  16. 2012 - 2020
    ChairExecutive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  17. 2011 - 2020
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  18. 2011 - 2014
    MemberEuropean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  19. 2011
    MemberFuchs Genetics Multi-Center Study Group Writing Committee
  20. 2011 - present
    Member with ThesisCornea Society
  21. 2009 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  22. 2009 - 2020
    MemberAssociation of University Professors of Ophthalmology
  23. 2009 - 2020
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  24. 2009 - 2020
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  25. 2009 - 2012
    Research ChairResearch Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  26. 2009 - 2012
    MemberNeuroscience Theme Executive Committee
  27. 2008 - 2012
    MemberInternational Society for Eye Research
  28. 2007 - present
    MemberAsia Cornea Society
  29. 2007 - 2020
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  30. 2007 - 2008
    MemberEuropean Association for Vision and Eye Research
  31. 2006 - present
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  32. 2005 - 2009
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  33. 2005 - 2010
    MemberCornea Society
  34. 2001 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  35. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  36. 1999 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  37. 1997 - present
    MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  38. 1995 - 1997
    MemberBritish Medical Association