Meet Pooja Patel, DMD
Dr. Pooja Patel is a pediatric dentist who is passionate about creating a welcoming and positive environment where children feel excited about caring for their smiles. She grew up in Warren, NJ, and is proud to be practicing close to home, caring for families in a community she knows well.
Dr. Patel earned both her undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Penn Dental Medicine and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she cared for children of all ages, including those with special healthcare needs and complex medical conditions.
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Patel enjoys hiking, biking, traveling, and dancing to Bollywood music. A fun fact: she has a twin sister!
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
- Doctor of Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
- Specialty Training in Pediatric Dentistry: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.