Dr. Samir Patel is a native of Irmo, South Carolina. He attended the University of South Carolina, and then went on to complete dental school and periodontal specialty training at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. Dr. Patel is a current Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

Dr. Patel maintains memberships in the American Academy of Periodontology, The Southern Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, York County Dental Society, and the North and South Carolina Periodontal and Dental Societies

Dr. Patel and his wife, Drashti, enjoy spending time in Charlotte, traveling, exploring new restaurants, and sporting events.