Kamlesh B. Patel, MD

After completing a pediatric craniofacial fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital, Kamlesh Patel, M.D., MSc joined the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis 2011. He is director of craniofacial and medical director of the operating rooms at Saint Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH). He treats patients with craniosynostosis and other craniofacial abnormalities (congenital or traumatic).

He obtained a Master of Science degree in clinical investigation in May 2017 at Washington University to advance his ability to perform high-quality clinical research. This program also allows him to take advantage of the tremendous resources available for faculty and residents. His research focus is in craniofacial with particular interest in craniosynostosis.