About
Dr. Manushi Patel is a board-certified orofacial pain specialist dedicated to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), facial pain, neuropathic pain and headache disorders. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain (DABOP).
Dr. Patel earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Karnavati School of Dentistry in India and later completed advanced specialty training in orofacial pain at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Her two-year, hospital-based residency gave her extensive experience evaluating and managing complex pain conditions involving the jaw, face, mouth and head, with interdisciplinary exposure across multiple specialties.
As part of her advanced training, Dr. Patel also completed an Advanced Certificate in Headache Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, including a clinical rotation at the Jefferson Headache Center. This experience deepened her interest in the relationship between headache disorders and facial and jaw pain, including the complex ways these conditions can overlap.
Dr. Patel has presented clinical and scholarly work at national meetings, including the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. She takes a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to care, with an emphasis on understanding the underlying contributors to pain, educating patients and developing individualized treatment plans.
Outside of the office, Dr. Patel enjoys painting, swimming, traveling, exploring new cafรฉs and restaurants, and spending time with her family.
Education
- Certificate in Orofacial Pain, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Advanced Certificate in Headache Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Karnavati School of Dentistry, India
Board certification and memberships
- Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP)
- Active Member, American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP)
- Active Member, American Headache Society (AHS)
