Riddhi Patel, DMD
Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Growing up, I always knew I wanted a career where I could make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I often tell patients that becoming an oral surgeon wasn’t one big decision, it was a journey that shaped who I am.
I was born in India and moved to the United States with my family when I was in high school. Starting over in a new country wasn’t always easy, but it taught me resilience, gratitude, and the value of hard work. Before long, South Carolina felt like home. I attended Furman University, graduated magna cum laude, and spent two years working at the Greenwood Genetic Center. It was there that I realized I wanted a career where I could combine science, precision, and caring for people.
That path led me to the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where I graduated in the top 10 of my class, followed by oral and maxillofacial surgery training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. After residency, I treated facial trauma at a Level I Trauma Center in Ohio before focusing on advanced implant and full-arch dentistry, completing additional training in digital full-arch rehabilitation.
As grateful as I am for every step of my career, opening Harmony Oral Surgery has been the most meaningful one.