Originally from Birmingham, England, and proud to call Waco his home of 16+ years, Dr. Patel’s favorite thing about being a dentist is that he truly gets to know his patients on a personal level before changing their lives through his care. Nothing makes him happier than seeing people become overjoyed because of the look and feel of their new smiles. He’s eager to give you a stunning smile!
Why Did You Want to Become a Dentist?
“Growing up as a maid at my parents' business, I became addicted to serving others. I learned that life is a journey of ups and downs, and to get somewhere in life, you have to work hard for everything! I soon learned to pay attention to detail, regardless of the job or task at hand. Because of this, I realized that dental surgery would be a field that I would enjoy as a career! My mission is to serve, and I thank God each and every day for giving me such an amazing opportunity in life!”
—Dr. Jayesh S. Patel
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Patel’s college career began at Louisiana State University Shreveport, and after graduating, he went on to earn his DDS degree from the LSU School of Dentistry. Soon after, he completed a General Practice Residency at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, during which he honed his skills in dental surgery and anesthesia.
Always learning and growing, Dr. Patel is a member of the following professional organizations:
American Dental Association
Texas Dental Association
Central Texas Dental Society
International Congress of Oral Implantologists (Fellowship status)
American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (Fellowship status)
Fellow of the International College of Dentists
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Patel says he has been blessed with a beautiful, amazing wife for over 25 years, and they have three boys—Ethan, Evan, and Liam—as well as a Maltipoo named Sofie. When he isn’t going on walks with the family or playing basketball with his boys, he likes to volunteer at the Belton Body of Christ Community Clinic, Mission Waco, as well as the Texas Mission of Mercy to provide free dental care to underprivileged families.
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