Meet
Dr. Karan Patel
Board Certified Orthodontist
Expertise behind every smile.
Board Certified Orthodontist providing Invisalign and braces in Winter Garden and Horizon West.
Education & Experience
- Nova Southeastern University –
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine –
- Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry
- Saint Louis University Center of Advanced Dental Education in Orthodontics –
- Master of Science in Dentistry
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Orthodontists –
- Member
- Polk County Dental Association –
- Vice President
- American Board of Orthodontics –
- Diplomate
- Polk County Dental Association –
- Secretary
- American Dental Association –
- Member
- Southern Association of Orthodontists –
- Member
- Florida Dental Association –
- Member
- West Coast Dental Association –
- Member
- Florida Orthodontic Association –
- Member
The story behind the Smile!
Where It All Began
- Melbourne, FL
- Year: 2000
I get to be
like Dad!
The Injury that changed it all
- Melbourne, FL
- Year: April 2003
While at a celebration in a park, I was sprinting, completely in the moment, when I caught a low hanging chain and fell face first onto the pavement. In an instant, everything shifted. My teeth changed dramatically, and for the first time, I became aware of my smile in a way I never had before.
It wasn’t the pain that stayed with me. It was how visible it felt.
The Injury that changed it all
- Melbourne, FL
- Year: April 2003
When I was brought to an orthodontist, I was simply told that braces were the next step. I walked in without really knowing what that would mean for me, especially at that age. I was open to it, but unaware of how much it would change.
As treatment progressed, I began to notice small shifts, not just in my smile, but in my face and the way I carried myself. It happened gradually, almost without me realizing it.
It wasn’t until my braces came off that everything fully set in. I remember feeling a genuine sense of excitement seeing the transformation for the first time!
People started complimenting me for something I was once ashamed of:
My SMILE!
That realization stayed with me. Something that felt so negative had become something positive.
Orthodontics didn’t just change my smile. It changed how I saw myself.
At such a young age I felt this strong passion to help others feel the same transformation I experienced. It was from this moment I knew my goal:
Become an Orthodontist!
The foundation behind my approach
- Year: 2010’s
At the same time, I continued working in my dad’s practice, staying hands-on and learning dentistry from the inside out. I wasn’t just observing anymore. I was listening, understanding, and experiencing what it truly means to care for people day in and day out.
Those experiences shaped how I approach care today, with a focus on detail, communication, and a thoughtful, patient-centered experience.
The foundation behind my approach
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- St. Louis, MO
Where everything came together
The Ortho Co.
After years of experience, training, and understanding what truly shapes a patient’s experience, I set out to create something of my own.
I wanted to build a practice that reflected everything I had learned, not just clinically, but personally. A place where care feels thoughtful, communication feels clear, and every detail is designed with intention.
The Ortho Co. was created to bring together modern orthodontic treatment with a more personalized, patient-centered approach.
Because orthodontics is not just about straightening teeth. It’s about confidence, comfort, and creating an experience that feels as good as the result itself.