Born in New York City, Dr. Patel did not grow up wanting to be a doctor. She began her career working for a nonprofit organization, Malaria No More, where she worked with high school and college-aged students to raise awareness of issues in Africa and Southeast Asia.
It was during that time she realized that she could make a difference in people's lives through medicine.
Her top areas of clinical focus are:
Dr. Patel's education includes:
Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glen Head, NY
Residency: General Surgery, Detroit Medical Center-Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI
Fellowship: Breast Surgical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, Akron, OH
