Our Doctors

Dr. Chet B. Patel, M.D.

Medical Director of Greater Potomac Retina, performs Vitreoretinal Surgery in Maryland and bordering Pennsylvania.  Dr. Patel graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological & Medical Sciences from the University of Florida. Subsequently, Dr. Patel completed medical school at the University of Florida and went on to Baylor College of Medicine at the Cullen Eye Institute for Ophthalmology residency. Fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Surgery was completed at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. Dr. Patel is Board Certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Greater Potomac Retina specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula. Common diseases that are treated include Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Tears, Retinal Detachments, Epiretinal membranes, and Macular holes.

Greater Potomac Retina is accepting new patients and is able to accommodate consultations in a timely manner.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends an annual dilated examination for patients that have diabetes. Patients with macular degeneration should be evaluated twice yearly. Patients with a family history of macular degeneration may also consider a baseline ophthalmic evaluation. In addition, patients experiencing flashes and floaters should receive a thorough ophthalmic evaluation to exclude a retinal tear or retinal detachment.

Dr. Patel lives locally in Frederick, Maryland with his wife, who is also a Maryland native; and with their three children. In his spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys exercising, hiking at the regional state parks, and spending time with family and friends.