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Podiatrist – The Foot & Ankle Center, Richmond, VA

Dr. Robert Pica

Dr. Nirav Patel is a skilled podiatric physician and surgeon with advanced training in the full spectrum of foot and ankle care. Raised in Georgia, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia before obtaining his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami, Florida. He then completed a prestigious four-year surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania – Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, specializing in complex foot and ankle pathology, trauma, and reconstruction.


Dr. Patel’s expertise includes reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, ankle arthroscopy, tendon and ligament reconstruction, trauma management, arthritis care, diabetic limb salvage, and advanced wound care. He is board qualified in both Forefoot and Rearfoot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.


Dedicated to comprehensive patient care, Dr. Patel is affiliated with CJW Medical Center (Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals) and St. Francis Medical Center. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, outdoor adventures, and playing sports.