Meet Dr. Patel
Dr. Saagar N. Patel was born in Austin, Texas, and grew up in Houston. He attended Clements High School in Sugar Land, where he served as the drum captain of the school drumline. He graduated with bachelor’s degrees in Plan II Honors and Dean’s Scholars Biochemistry Honors from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. During his undergraduate studies, he researched the chemical synthesis of xanthofulvin, a neuroregenerative natural product. Dr. Patel then attended Baylor College of Medicine on a partial scholarship for medical school.After medical school, Dr. Patel completed an internship in internal medicine at the University of Texas Dell Medical School before moving on to his ophthalmology residency at Pennsylvania State University. He was honored to be selected for the Heed Foundation Fellow’s retreat in Denver, Colorado, during his residency. Dr. Patel has completed his fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the University of Colorado Sue Anschutz Eye Center in Aurora.
Dr. Patel’s areas of expertise include surgical and medical retina, secondary lenses, complex diabetic care, and vascular diseases. He is passionate about helping patients with sight-threatening diseases, recognizing the profound impact of vision on daily life. The gratitude expressed by his patients fuels his dedication to providing the best care possible. He believes in a personalized approach to patient care, striving to listen and tailor treatment to each individual's needs.
Dr. Patel is excited to join Austin Retina, where he looks forward to collaborating with a team of excellent and down-to-earth professionals who have expertise in the full range of vitreoretinal diseases and are committed to teaching the next generation of surgeons. He is also fluent in intermediate Spanish, which enhances his ability to connect with a diverse patient population.
Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Patel enjoys hiking, basketball, snowboarding, and cheering on the Longhorns. He and his wife, Dr. Weiss, a dermatologist, are eager to return to Central Texas, where they look forward to enjoying pleasant afternoons at Barton Springs, exploring the greenbelt, and experiencing Austin's vibrant music scene.
Dr. Patel serves the following locations:
Education and Training
- Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | M.D. | 2014 - 2018
- University of Texas | Austin, TX | B.S., B.A. | 2010 - 2014
- Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery | Rocky Mountains Lions Eye Institute, University of Colorado | Aurora, CO | 2022 - 2024
- Residency in Ophthalmology | Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State Health | Hershey, PA | 2019 - 2022
- Internship | University of Texas Dell Medical School | 2018 - 2019
