
Dr. Rikhil D. Patel, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
2086 Generals Highway Annapolis MD, 21401About
Dr. Rikhil Patel is a podiatrist practicing in Annapolis, MD. Dr. Patel is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Patel diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
Education and Training
Temple University Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine 2013
Rutgers University BS Biomedical Engineering 2008
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Dr. Rikhil D. Patel, DPM's Expert Contributions
Tightness in the calf of legs?
You may need an ultrasound exam to rule out a blood clot. Also, a physical exam can hep rule out a muscle strain or plantar fasciitis. READ MORE
Toenail surgery?
You should change it the morning after. Soak the toe in epsom salts +water for 10 min and then shower, then cover with bandaid. Repeat daily until drainage stops. READ MORE
I have what looks like a blister but it isn't going away. It's also painful. What should I do?
You need to come into the office ASAP or go to ER. The blister needs to be drained and inspected for deep wound and infection READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Naples TOp Doc 3 Naples Illustrated Magazine
- Naples Top Doc 2 Naples Illustrated Magazine
Professional Memberships
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellowships
- Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery & Limb Salvage Fellowship 2016 - 2017-Family Foot & Center - Naples, FL ; Director: Kevin Lam, DPM FACFAS
Areas of research
“Treatment of Intermetatarsal Neuroma With Decompression and Translocation to Adjacent
Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Capsule”
- M. Hurwitz, K Lam, R Patel — Poster presentation at ACFAS Scientific Conference 2018
“Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy: The Lam Modification of the Traditional Distal First
Metatarsal Osteotomy Bunionectomy”
- K. Lam, R. Patel, T. Merrill — published in Podiatry Institute Update 2017 (Chapter 2)
“The Association of Vitamin D in Stress Fractures – A Retrospective Cohort Study”
- J. Miller, K. Dunn, L. Ciliberti, R. Patel, B.. Swanson — published into JFAS 2015
“Reconstructive Surgery after Metastasis of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma to Fibula”
- J. Miller, R. Patel, K. Krejci — presented poster at ACFAS Scientific Conference 2015
Universal Gait Advancement Orthosis Design for Step Walkers
- R. Patel, A Bhatt — Medical device for stroke and rehab patients to increase ambulation.
Dr. Rikhil D. Patel, DPM's Practice location
Annapolis, MD 21401Get Direction
Annapolis Foot and Ankle Center
130 love point rd 102 -Stevensville, MD 21666Get Direction
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1600 Crain Hwy 501 -Glen Burnie, MD 21601Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT EASTONl
219 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET EASTON MD 21601