Dr. Rikesh Patel
Dr. Rikesh Patel is a Pediatric Dentist and a proud Middle Tennessee native, born and raised in the region. He attended the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, graduating at the top of his class. Driven by a passion for children’s oral health, he completed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry. During his residency, Dr. Patel served as Chief Resident at the Children’s of Mississippi (Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital), the state’s only pediatric hospital and a leader in specialized pediatric care.
In his free time, Dr. Patel is an avid outdoors man, having hiked in national parks from Alaska to Maine, including the Smoky Mountains and the Grand Canyon. He enjoys running in local and national races, exploring new restaurants, and seeking out new adventures. A lifelong Tennessee Titans fan, he has attended over 100 games since the team moved to Tennessee and never misses a chance to cheer them on.