He has faculty appointments at USC University Hospital, USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, LAC+USC, and Verdugo Hills Hospital. Dr. Patel’s clinical interests are in reconstructive surgery with special interests in breast surgery and reconstruction, lymphedema surgery, trunk and abdominal wall reconstruction, facial surgery, complex upper and lower extremity reconstruction and salvage, and surgery for facial paralysis. Dr. Patel’s distinctive training background and expertise in reconstructive surgery has allowed him to offer unique solutions to difficult problems throughout the entire body.