Dr. Akata Patel was born and raised in Tifton, GA. She completed her undergraduate studies from Mercer University in Macon, GA with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Dental College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.   Dr. Patel is newly married and looking forward to starting a family in Rome, GA. She loves to spend time making memories with her family and friends, being outside, traveling, trying new food and activities, and reading a good book. She is happy to serve the local community and treat her patients with kindness, respect, and as one of the family.