Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: George Mason University Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Drexel University Hobbies/Interests: reading, traveling, discovering local gems

Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University. Optometry School: University College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Posse Foundation Alumni, Alcon Laboratories Excellence Award 2023, Young OD Connect Scholarship, Texas A&M Buck Weirus Spirit Award 2017. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By connecting with patients, I strive to provide the best possible care that I can. I am actively reading about the newest advancements, participating in research, and attending conferences so I can better serve my patients and community. Hobbies/Interests: Watching sports, especially Houston sports!

Undergraduate Education: MCPHS University in Boston. Pre-Optometry/Pre-Medicine. Optometry School: MCPHS University (Worcester, MA). Hobbies/Interests: Reading Romantasy novels, traveling with my husband and family, and playing competitive board games.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois at Chicago; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Graduated with Honors cum laude, Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, Illinois Optometric Association, American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? My desire to help others. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By thoroughly assessing overall eye health and delivering high quality eye exams. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Building a rapport with my patients and delivering outstanding patient care. How are you impacting your local community? Volunteering and donating to local charities. Hobbies/Interests Sports, Golf, Reading, Family/Friends

Dr. Niddhi Patel is a compassionate and dedicated optometrist with a passion for improving the vision and quality of life of her patients. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia State University, graduating with honors, before pursuing her Doctor of Optometry degree at the esteemed Indiana University School of Optometry. Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Patel developed a strong foundation in both the science and human aspects of eye care. Her commitment to helping others is exemplified by her mission trip to Jamaica during optometry school, where she provided eye care to children in need, ensuring they could see the world more clearly. Volunteering and community service continue to be a driving force in both her personal and professional life. Dr. Patel has a special interest in specialty contact lenses, particularly due to her personal connection with her husband, who has keratoconus. This condition holds a special place in her heart, and she is dedicated to helping patients with similar challenges achieve clearer vision. She also finds great fulfillment in treating dry eye, offering customized solutions to improve patient comfort and quality of life. When she’s not caring for her patients, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with her husband, shopping for new finds, and staying active with hobbies such as playing pickleball and hiking. She also loves relaxing with a good TV show and cherishing the moments of downtime.

Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Fort Lauderdale, FL, in 2017. Professional Achievements and Associations: Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society while in optometry school. Fluent in Spanish, Gujarati, and Hindi. The reason I became an optometrist is: My passion for optometry began with a lifelong interest in healthcare and medical science, and it was further shaped by my own personal journey with vision problems. Through that experience, I came to truly appreciate how vital Vision is—it is, in many ways, our most important sense. I was drawn to optometry as a career that is both deeply rewarding and offers a meaningful balance between professional fulfillment and flexibility. The most rewarding part of my work is helping patients improve their vision and quality of life. There is nothing more fulfilling than sharing the gift of sight and enabling others to create vivid memories they can cherish forever. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending quality time with my family.

Dr. Rikti Patel is a licensed optometrist who performs comprehensive eye exams and closely evaluates patients’ eye health for any ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy. She was born in India and moved to the US when she was 9 years old. She attended the University of Georgia, where she graduated with a dual degree in Biology and Psychology. She then earned a Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she completed externships at the VA clinic in Tuscaloosa, AL, with a focus on ocular disease. She also completed externships in Houston, TX, which focused on all aspects of ocular disease, including cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye. ​She has been practicing for 15 years, and she is a passionate eye doctor who finds her profession to be rewarding. Dr. Rikti Patel has a beautiful family with two children and is a local to the Buford area. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, music, and zumba.

Undergraduate Education: University of the Sciences; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Comprehensive eye exams & Contact lenses (soft, Rigid gas permeable, multifocal & specialty); What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Dr. Ruby Patel received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from University of Houston and a Doctorate of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Patel completed her clinical rotations with a focus on primary eye care and ocular disease at Palo Alto VAMC in Palo Alto, CA and at Franklin D Roosevelt VAMC in Montrose, NY. Dr. Patel specializes in family eye care including pediatrics, diabetic eye exams, fitting contact lenses for adults and children, dry eye management, binocular vision problems, as well as diagnosing and treating various eye conditions and diseases. Dr. Patel is a licensed Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. Dr. Patel has been practicing in Katy, TX for over a decade and it is now her hometown. She enjoys volunteering, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: Cambridge, UK. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: New York State Optometric Association Board Trustee, President of Local Optometric Association. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I take great pride in building meaningful connections with my patients and understanding their unique needs and goals. Each interaction presents an opportunity to problem-solve and deliver personalized solutions—an aspect of my work that I find deeply rewarding. Knowing that I can make a positive impact in someone’s life is both humbling and fulfilling, and it continues to inspire my dedication to this profession. Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, Formula 1, Soccer.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland Baltimore County; B.S. Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry-2001. Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow, American Academy of Optometry; Cornea and Contact Lens Residency - New England College of Optometry; Speaker, Alcon Laboratories. The reason I became an optometrist is: I have known since a young age when I first got glasses the instant satisfaction of helping people improve their vision reminds me of how seeing clearly for the first time changed my view of the world. My favorite part of helping my patients is: My favorite part of helping my patients is the reaction an individual has when they receive their first pair of glasses, and they realize what they were missing around them. In my spare time, I enjoy: In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois at Chicago. Optometry School: Chicago College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: MiSight Certified. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing personalized comprehensive eye exams for adults and children of all ages, contact lens fitting, diabetic eye exams, and managing dry eye disease. Hobbies/Interests: Baking, watching football, hiking.

Dr. Shivani Patel is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry. She’s grateful to able to provide comprehensive eye exams to people of all ages and backgrounds, including disabilities. An avid tennis fan, Dr. Patel also enjoys cooking and trying new restaurants in Chicago.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I want my patients to know they will be treated like family as I provide compassionate care for their visual needs! Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy attending classes at Orange Theory Fitness, trying out new restaurants in Chicago, and am always looking for book recommendations!