Neelum H. Patel, DPM

Your Trusted Podiatrist in Fredericksburg, VA

Dr. Neelum Patel became part of the Rappahannock Foot and Ankle Specialists team  in the summer of 2025. A proud Virginia native, she first studied psychology at the University of Virginia before earning her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. She went on to complete a three-year surgical residency at Hoboken University Medical Center, where she received extensive training in forefoot and rearfoot surgery, arthroscopy, minimally invasive techniques, trauma management, and limb salvage. Dr. Patel is Board Qualified in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.  

Now, back home in Virginia, Dr. Patel is dedicated to caring for her community with a blend of evidence-based treatments and  compassion. Outside of the office, she enjoys discovering new towns, reading a good book, and spending quality time with her husband and family.