Orthodontists in Charleston

Dr. Mike Lee originally hails from St. Louis and began his college education at Drury University, where he played soccer while double-majoring in chemistry and biology. After graduating summa cum laude, he entered dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, graduating in the top 1% of his class as an elected member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. He then completed his orthodontic residency at Medical University of South Carolina, earning an MS in dentistry and his orthodontic certificate. He is currently a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Lee believes in the life-changing power of orthodontics and feels fortunate to be a part of empowering patients of all ages with the gift of a confident smile. Away from the clinic, Dr. Lee enjoys an active lifestyle, including running, golfing, and playing soccer whenever possible. You’ll also find him cheering in the stands at Charleston Battery soccer matches or rooting for the St. Louis Blues NHL team.

Dr. Vivek Patel was born in Chicago and raised in Skokie, IL. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD). While in school, he served as as a board member of his graduating class and the American Student Dental Association (ASDA).

After dental school, Dr. Patel completed his orthodontic specialty residency at the Seton Hill University Advanced Specialty Education Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, where he obtained a Master of Science degree and Certificate in Orthodontics.

Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and is involved with many professional associations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and South Carolina Dental Association.

When not in the office, Dr. Patel enjoys spending family time with his wife, Krupa, who is a native of the metro Detroit area. They both enjoy traveling and finding good eats. Dr. Patel is a huge sports fan and is a proud supporter of all Chicago teams, especially the Chicago Cubs.