Patel, Kush

Kush Patel, MMS, PA-C

Patel, Kush

Kush Patel is a certified physician assistant specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Cognitive Science from Wesleyan University. After working as a Mohs Surgical Assistant with Yale-trained physicians, Dr. Frank Pinto and Dr. Steven Kolenik at Connecticut Dermatology Group, Kush went on to the Physician Assistant Program at the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. At Tufts, he was honored with the Compassionate Care Award for his outstanding bedside manner. Kush trained at several academic institutions across Boston, including the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Beth Israel Lahey Health System.

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Specialties

Languages

  • English
  • Gujarati (Indian)
  • Hindi (Indian)

About Kush Patel, MMS, PA-C

Kush Patel is a certified physician assistant specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Cognitive Science from Wesleyan University. After working as a Mohs Surgical Assistant with Yale-trained physicians, Dr. Frank Pinto and Dr. Steven Kolenik at Connecticut Dermatology Group, Kush went on to the Physician Assistant Program at the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. At Tufts, he was honored with the Compassionate Care Award for his outstanding bedside manner. Kush trained at several academic institutions across Boston, including the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Beth Israel Lahey Health System.

Kush takes pride in providing comprehensive dermatologic care to a wide variety of patient populations. He is a proud native of Shoreline Connecticut and is fluent in Gujarati (Indian) and conversational in Hindi (Indian).

Education & Training

  • Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Cognitive Science from Wesleyan University
  • Master of Medical Science from Tufts University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
  • Schweiger Dermatology Group’s Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program

Experience

  • Clinical Rotation in Wound Care in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital
  • Clinical Rotation in Surgical Dermatology in the Beth Israel Lahey Health System
  • Clinical Rotation in outpatient Medical Dermatology in Providence, RI
  • Mohs Surgical and Medical Assistant at Connecticut Dermatology Group, now Schweiger Dermatology Group

Professional Memberships & Associations

  • Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
  • Member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)
  • Member of the Connecticut Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant Organization

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About Schweiger Dermatology Group

Founded by Dr. Eric Schweiger in 2010, Schweiger Dermatology Group began as a single office in Midtown Manhattan with a mission to deliver high-quality dermatologic care without long waits. As demand grew, so did the practice. Today we have over 120 locations across 8 states with more than 400 of the nation's leading providers and were ranked as the number one practice nationally in cosmetic and reconstructive care by Castle Connolly. In 2023, we broadened our expertise by integrating allergy care into our services. We remain committed to offering exceptional medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology as well as comprehensive allergy services, ensuring patients receive expert care in a modern, state-of-the art environment.

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