Christian Leal, MD

Dr. Rosignoli was born in Parma, Italy, and relocated to Orlando, FL in 2008, where he completed his high school education. He earned his Bachelor's degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, where he also pursued his medical education. Following this, Dr. Rosignoli moved to San Antonio, TX, where he completed his residency training and met his wife, Brittany. Together, they cherish spending time outdoors with their two dogs. Outside of medicine, Dr. Rosignoli has a passion for gardening, cooking, running, and spending time on the beach during family visits to Florida. He still has extended family in Italy, visiting them with his wife whenever their schedules allow, and is happy to recommend must-see cities and delicious food experiences to friends and colleagues.

Dr. Saagar N. Patel was born in Austin and raised in Houston. He graduated from Clements High School and earned dual honors degrees in Plan II and Biochemistry from UT Austin, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He researched neuroregenerative natural products before attending Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his internship at UT Dell Medical School, residency at Penn State, and fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Colorado. Dr. Patel specializes in medical and surgical retina, diabetic care, and vascular diseases. He values personalized care and is fluent in intermediate Spanish. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, basketball, snowboarding, and live music. He and his wife, Dr. Weiss, a dermatologist, are excited to return to Central Texas. Dr. Patel looks forward to joining Austin Retina and collaborating with a team dedicated to excellence and teaching the next generation of surgeons.

Dr. Fitzpatrick was born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He received his bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Mississippi Honors College graduating Magna cum laude. He attended medical school at the University of Mississippi and finished in the top 3 of his graduating class. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society as a junior member. He completed his internship in general surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and his ophthalmology residency at Vanderbilt Eye Institute where he served as Chief Resident. Outside of work, Dr. Fitzpatrick enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his wife Madeline who is a Hematology/Oncology fellow at UT Dell Medical School.