Dr. Purna Patel was born and raised in India, where she completed her early dental education and graduated with honors. She later earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). With a background shaped by international experience, Dr. Patel’s care philosophy centers on compassion, precision, and building trust with her patients. She is a firm believer of treating everyone with compassion and kindness. She goes above and beyond to make sure her patients are treated the same way she would like her family members to be treated.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Patel enjoys hiking in the Sierra mountains, reading, listening to podcasts, and caring for her plants. She aspires to have her own greenhouse one day. She is also a good artist and loves to work on DIY projects.