Reviews of Bhupendra C. K. Patel MD, FRCS (Plastic Surgery)

Kathy Bolling

Excellent Physician.

Donna Brown

My experience with Dr. Patel and his team of esteemed colleagues at the University of Utah Medical Center, the Huntsman Cancer Center and the Moran Eye Center collaborated flawlessly to treat my very rare and serious cancer: sebaceous/meibomian gland carcinoma. Utah is extremely lucky to have immediate access to some of the world's best surgeons. I am grateful to those who worked so hard to bring these world-class facilities to our state; to those who continually recruit the caliber of medical professionals we enjoy and support staff members too numerous to name. I am forever indebted to Dr. Patel for orchestrating treatment swiftly and successfully and for the marvelous reconstruction he performed on my face. I have related my entire story on a post on Dr. Patel's Google Plus page if you would like to learn about the journey we took together.

Melanie Thompson

My husband and I both had eyelid surgery and very pleased with the results. Dr Patel very professional and answered any questions we had . His staff here in St George are excellent and we were very well cared for during and after surgery . Would highly recommend.

Jan Pressgrove

I was diagnosed with an orbital tumor 20 years ago. It started to grow and began to affect my vision and gave me discomfort. The tumor was right at the back of my orbit and was pressing on my optic nerve. My doctor, Dr. Duncan in Cedar City said "I can't help you but I will send you to the best surgeon I know". He was right, the tumor was removed safely and I have no more vision problems. And no scars! Dr. Duncan was right: "best surgeon is Dr. BCK Patel"

erick zappey

Very impressed with the results. Everything from the beginning went smoothly. Dr. Patel is very professional yet still extremely friendly.

Sabra Kolste

For years my husband would wonder why I was mad, unhappy or scowling. It would always take me by surprise when I didn't feel any of those things. Then driving at night, I noticed I would have to raise my eyebrows in order to see clearly. All the headlights were like huge stars coming toward me. My eye doctor told me to go see Dr. Patel to have eyelid surgery. Dr. Patel did my surgery and I have been so pleased with the results! I also asked him to liposuction my double chins. The results for that are amazing! You would have thought I had a face lift but it was actually a rather inexpensive liposuction. Every time I look in the mirror, it is a pleasant surprise to me to see the change.

Karen Basilotta

It took over 3 years to diagnose my condition of blepharospasm, and it was a lonely frustrating journey along the way. I will not list the doctors that were unable to help me, as I hold nothing against them, they just didn’t have the knowledge to diagnose or fix my problem. In March of 2015, I noticed a “distraction” with my eyes..excessive blinking and winking. I visited my primary care doctor. He thought my condition was dry eyes so he referred me to an optometrist. I had no relief so I visited another optometrist based on a recommendation of my friend. This doctor recommended heat compress, eye wipes, vitamin e, and eye drops. They were still heavy, difficult to keep open, and especially painful when driving. After that, I tried many doctors and many treatments for several years. Eventually, I found a Dr. Salinas in Las Vegas who concluded that I had blephoraspasm with apraxia, and it was very rare. He recommended me to Dr. Digre with John A Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City. By the time I got to Dr Digre, my symptoms were bad. Often my eyes ache and it was painful to look up, to be in sunlight, to drive, and to focus on writing. I continued to have spasms in my cheeks right below my eyes (I only noticed when I was ready to go to sleep and am totally relaxed). Sometimes I would wake up because my eyes seem to be clenching shut, they ached and I would have to open them and make them “relax” when closing them again. Finally, in the last several months, I have noticed that my left eye doesn’t respond as quickly as the right. I “tell” my eyes to open, one would open faster than the other. When I went to see Dr. Digre in April of 2018, I was desperate to find answers. I had tried everything the doctors prescribed. From drops to gel to warm socks over my eyes. From humidifier to flaxseed oil. Surgery to lift my brow. Tear duct plugs. The special process called Lipiflow. Botox Shots. My problem had deteriorated to the point that my eyes spasmed so often that it made it difficult to drive, run, hike, even work. Dr. Digre and her staff made me feel like the most important person in the world. They eventually referred me to Dr. Buphendra Patel (he works in Salt Lake City as well as St. George). His knowledge, his expertise, his caring, and most of all the botox treatment that he has given me (and will continue to provide every three months) has literally turned my life around. I had botox before but it was not the dosage or the position of the muscles that it needed to be. His technique, the amount of time he took to listen to me and understand the issue…it has changed my outlook on what life is for me. While it’s not perfect, and I will never be exactly as I was before, I can now enjoy my life again. I can drive, I can work, I can hike on the weekends. I have my life back. I know this is a long story and I’m sorry if it repeats too much. I felt like I was the only on the planet with this condition. It was taking away everything I loved to do. And to discover that it was possible to have all that back because of a few amazing doctors that are caring, professional, and design their practice around truly learning what the issue is and providing some relief to that….well, that deserves to be shared, if for no other reason to recognize Dr. Digre and Dr. Patel and their staff for the amazing and awesome job they are doing. But if you are like me and suffer these same symptoms, please do not despair. You are not alone and there is help available!

Johna Jarnagin

I feel grateful to have been referred to Dr Patel and recommend him very highly. My Grandson told me I look years younger and others commented they love to finally see my eyes!

Kerrie Naylor

Dr. Patel has performed two surgeries on my eyelids. The first surgery (2008) lifted my eyelids to cause the eye lashes to grow away from my eye rather than down and into my eye. He also removed by laser any eye lashes, on the left eye that were growing downward instead of up and out. This condition was very painful and itchy. My eye was often red and watered all of the time. Even after the surgery, I still had issues with the lashes. Some of the eye lashes were so small and fine that they were not able to be removed by surgery, and I had to pluck these very fine eyelashes almost every morning because they continued to grow into the eye. Fortunately, Dr. Patel and his team continued to work with me to help me overcome my issues. Because of this, the second surgery was needed. The second surgery was even more complicated (2014) and involved an unusual scarring disease of the tarsal conjunctiva which was causing the whole left eyelid to turn inwards. Although I was not really aware of the seriousness of this disease, I learned through the process of recovery that this disease is very common in Africa where many people go blind from not being treated. Dr. Patel explained to me in his kind and modest way that he invented a surgical tool to help African doctors perform this surgery almost every day. He has taught this procedure and how to use this surgical instrument to over 100 surgeons in the last few years. My condition is quite rare in America, and as such, the disease is often misdiagnosed and thus, blindness will most likely occur. I must publically thank Dr. Patel and his team of Dena, Jill, Diana, and Patricia for helping me endure through this process of pain and eye problems to healthy eyes that are cosmetically formed and positioned accurately for a normal look. Although I do not have upper eye lashes on my left eye, I have had permanent eye liner applied and you cannot tell there was a problem.

William Burnham

I hesitated doing revision surgery. I was fortunate to see Dr. Patel’s patients and their results. They all looked natural and youthful. After a consultation he was very clear about what to expect. He spend time with me explaining what had gone wrong with my previous surgery and how he could address my concerns.. I am very happy with the results and would recommend him without hesitation.

Kay Wg

Brilliant, Superb, and a true Artist. After having several failed Ptosis correction failures, finally a doctor who knew what he was doing. After a consultation he was very clear about what to expect. He spend time with me explaining what had gone wrong with my previous surgery and how he could address my concerns.. I am very happy with the results and would recommend him without hesitation. Highly recommend

Donna Rock

Dr. Patel is worthy of praise. My surgery was remarkable. Very little scaring, healing time is right on with what he told me would happen. I am very very happy with the results and would strongly recommend him. He is honest and tells it like it is and what it is going to look like when you are done healing and he was a 100% on.

Debbie Keller

Dr Patel did a fantastic job with his facelift “revision” on my face. I had given up hope after a botched facelift 5 years ago left me with scars and stretch marks that no other doctor would even consider correcting. Not only did Dr Patel take me on, he worked MAGIC! Both my husband and I are forever grateful. I look like my natural self again and I am ready to put my nightmare behind me and look towards the future. Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr Patel!

Stacie Hall

Dr. Patel is an excellent surgeon who took the time to explain everything to me in a way that I understood. I was very impressed with his skills and knowledge and will be recommending him to all of my friends!

Becca Russell

I have been very satisfied with the results of my Injections. Dr Patel has an eye for giving you the exact look you are going for. Highly recommend him!

Gracie Burton

I am 60 years old with a scar down the entire right side of my face from a car accident at 4 years of age. I have been to no less than 8 or 9 plastic surgeons in the last decade and understood clearly the scar could not be fixed or removed and a facelift was not in my future. I met with Dr. Patel to discuss my saggy eyelids and explained I understood I could not have a facelift and would be content with just a small fix. Dr. Patel explained that he could provide the surgery I was seeking...and/or a facelift...and though he could not remove the scar he could greatly improve on it. I am so HAPPY...with the surgery, the recovery, the results and DR. PATEL. He exceeded my expectations and I would give him a 10 star rating if possible. Do not think twice about calling his very friendly office in St. George, Utah to make an appointment today. UPDATE.....On February 9, 2016 I had the rest of my surgery performed by Dr. Patel. Once again the results are magic. If you are seeking a surgeon to trust your face to...call Dr. Patel.

Mark Boyer

Very professional and Great results. It is supprising how much more light I see. My up prephreal vision has improved remarkably. Very little pain with the proceedure and as warned I did have to use eye drops for about 3 months until my eyes adjusted. Great Job.

Susan Russell

So thorough. Takes his time with you and covers everything. I have so much confidence in him. Such a gentleman. When you have to see a doctor, it would be natural to be nervous. But his calming effect took away my stress. I was on the verge of tears when I went to his office, but I left very relieved. Everyone in his office is very nice and helpful. A great overall experience. Cheryl was also so much help. Thank you Cheryl.

Maureen Miller

Due to several eye surgeries, my right eye lid could barely open. The doctors felt it needed to stay that way to protect my cornea although I had very little eyesight in that eye. Fast forward several years: I had four severe falls with an 8 month period - all falls had been to my right side. The doctor decided it was in my best interest to have Dr. Patel raise that eyelid. He didn't promise a miracle, but he produced one!! Because of his expertise, the eyelid was raised to match the other one. The best part, however, is that because of the surgery, I am able to see more clearly on my right side and have not fallen at all. Dr. Patel is a Miracle Worker!

Jennifer Barnett

I have visited Dr. Patel many times over the years for Botox. My experience has been mixed. Pros: he doesn't charges you again to come back if you need a touch up, he's very pleasant. Cons: It can take a long time to get in, you often have to come back in for the touch up (dropped eyebrow) and that takes a while too, the wait is usually more than 30 minutes, and his prices are FAR more expensive. As I stated before, I've been going to him for years. I was originally charged $359 when I went in for Botox and I was told that price would stay the same. When I added a bit of filler the price was between $519-$575. I should have asked the price ahead of time this last time I went in. The same amount of Botox was used, and less filler than I've had before.. he said the Botox went up to $389 and then charged me $569 ON TOP of that!!!! My bill that in the past was around the $550 jumped almost $400!!! From the $550 to OVER $950!!!! for the SAME THING.. with out any warning prior. I found a skin care place over in the South Town Mall area. It only took a few days to get in. They did a beautiful job and it was less than $300 total (not including filler since I didn't need that again yet). I have nothing negative to say about his ability. If you have the time to wait, just be sure to ask about the price BEFOREhand. I sincerely felt ripped off... a price increase of 5-10% sure.. but to raise it 65% without a word ahead of time is not right.

Melinda Janzen

Dr. Patel is a wonderful doctor/surgeon. I called his office asking to see if they could help with a problem I was suffering from for years. I spoke with the receptionist and explained my problem and what I thought needed to be done. I asked her if this is something that Dr. Patel could do. She took my message down and said that she would call me back within a few days to let me know. She did better than that. She called me back with in a few hours she told me that she spoke with the doctor and he said that yes it is something that he could do but he wanted me to see a neurosurgeon first because they would need to work together. I called the neurosurgeon Dr. Willam Couldwell. I first saw one of his colleagues Dr. Ansari and then I saw Couldwell himself. They booked the surgery I needed to have which was to build a mesh barrier behind my left eye and to move the left side of my brain back so that it would release the pressure it was causing and the multiple headaches I would get. Because of the pressure my left eye was looking down and about 30 degrees off from my right eye. I had this surgery almost 6 months ago. I’m amazed at the results. I only saw double vision for a few weeks and it went away just like the doctors told me it would. My headaches are now gone and my eyeball has moved up to normal position. I’ve received many comments from friends and family about how good it looks. I would highly recommend Dr. Patel and Couldwell as well as any of their colleagues. They are truly wonderful doctors who care about you not only as a patient but as a person.

Hilary Thomson

I had lines around my mouth because I was a smoker. I hated the way the lines looked old and puckered. I was looking like my mother! I could see the lines in photographs. My aesthetician was amazed at the result of the laser treatment Dr. BCK Patel did for me. My lines are gone and no-one can tell I had them. My aesthetician showed me a photo she had taken before which showed my lines and I was amazed. I wish I had had these treated a long time ago as I love the way my lips look now.

Cecilia McKinlay

Dr. Patel saved my sight. Because my eyes had been bothering me, I was referred to Dr. Patel. He told me I have Graves' ophthalmopathy, which would take about three years to resolve. This condition causes eye muscles to swell and often the eyes bulge. In about 5% or less of cases, the muscle swelling causes pressure on the optic nerves resulting in visual issues. This was happening to me. I started on drugs but my condition worsened. In March 2016 Dr. Patel referred me to neuro ophthalmology and I started on prednisone. In April 2016 my neuro ophthalmologist, Dr. Judith Warner, prescribed 3 infusions of 1000 mg of prednisone. In spite of the drug therapy, my condition continued to worsen. By the end of April 2016 vision in my right eye was almost gone. Dr. Warner consulted with Dr. Patel about surgical options. On May 4, 2016 Dr. Patel reviewed images. That evening I had a CT scan and Dr. Patel scheduled surgery for the morning of May 6, 2016. Unfortunately, some of Dr. Patel's eye lid surgery patients were delayed because of emergency surgery necessary to save my sight. Dr. Patel performed bilateral orbital decompression surgery and the vision in my right eye was restored. Dr. Patel told me this disease would take 3 years to resolve and he has been right. After surgery May 6, 2016 I recovered well but the disease continued to flare. In May and June I saw Dr. Warner who was concerned and prescribed 3 high dose infusions increased daily prednisone dosage. My condition worsened and Dr. Patel performed another emergency bilateral optic nerve decompression surgery on July 1, 2016. Dr. Patel and Dr. Warner met with Dr. Yin Hitchcock, radiation oncologist. In July and August 2016 I had radiation therapy under Dr. Hitchcock's direction. In September 2016 my condition began to stabilize. Since then, Dr. Robert Hoffman has performed 3 surgeries to resolve the double vision I have struggled with since May 2016. Now I am adjusting to my "new normal" as Dr. Warner calls it. My vision is not what it was 2+ years ago but I can see. I am very grateful to Dr. Warner and Dr. Patel for my sight.

Rebecca Paxman

Dr. Patel is a great doctor! He helped me out in every way possible. I would definitely recommend him to all of my friends. Very personable and understanding.