About Dr. Anil D. Patel, MD

Decades of Dedication to Complex Visual Disorders

Dr. Anil D. Patel is a board certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience. Formerly, a university full Professor and Department Chairman, he is well versed in all aspects of clinical care, research, teaching, and administrative efforts.

Dr. Patel specializes in diagnosing and treating visual disorders related to neurologic disease, including optic nerve disorders, double vision, visual field loss, stroke-related vision problems, brain tumors, pupil abnormalities, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and unexplained vision loss. He works closely with neurologists and neurosurgeons to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions.

Originally from Canada, Dr. Patel earned his medical degree and completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Saskatchewan. Following that, he completed a two-year fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Patel is actively involved in research and education. He has published extensively in the field of neuro-ophthalmology, served as a principal investigator on National Institutes of Health and National Eye Institute-sponsored studies, and is the former Director of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship Program at the Dean McGee Eye Institute. He has trained several ophthalmologists and many neuro-ophthalmologists as well. He is passionate about the medical education of future generations.

He is a board-certified ophthalmologist in both the United States and Canada; the only ophthalmologist in Oklahoma with that distinction. Dr. Patel is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS). He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Medical Association (AMA), Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA), Oklahoma County Medical Society (OCMS), and the American Association of Physicians of India Origin (AAPI).

He is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and has been named one of Best Doctors in America since 2007. He was named the Best Ophthalmologist in the OKC area by News9 readers. He is also recognized as a member of Who's Who in America. His most valued awards are his teaching awards in both Canada and USA. He was recently rewarded the most prestigious teaching award by the ophthalmology residents at DMEI/OU Health.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Patel enjoys traveling with his family, running, and curling. He is a sports enthusiast and strong supporter of the OU Sooners football team. He also enjoys NBA basketball and was honored to be the OKC Thunder team Ophthalmologist for the last several years.

Treatments & Services

We provide a complete and thorough neuro-ophthalmic evaluation as well as comprehensive ophthalmic care. Additionally, Dr. Patel is one of the most experienced physicians that treats patients who have blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm.

Professional Honors & Affiliations

• FACS: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• FRCSC: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• NANOS: North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
• AAO: American Academy of Ophthalmology
• DMEI / OUHSC: Former Clinical Professor & Fellowship Director