Aashay Patel

Dr. Aashay Patel is an accomplished professional in the field of ophthalmology, currently an Incoming Ophthalmology Resident at Northwestern Medicine.

With a strong focus on merging medicine, technology, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Patel aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of vision care.

His educational background includes a Residency in Ophthalmology at Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and a Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with an outstanding GPA of 3.99/4.00.

Dr. Patel has been associated with various organizations and roles, including being the former CSO - Co-Founder at Retina Technologies, a Venture Scout at Prototype Capital, a Product Development Intern at OSF Innovation, and a CMO - Co-Founder at Orali Health, among others.

His diverse experience spans from being a Chemistry Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to serving as a Medical Imaging Researcher at Beckman Institute for Advanced Science & Technology and a Biochemical Research Intern at Illinois State University.