Areas of Interest

  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer Prevention and Screening
  • Esophageal Disorders
  • General Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Procedures

A cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan with Bachelor of Science degrees in both economics and psychology, Dr. Patel went on to receive his medical degree from the Windsor University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, N.Y., where he was named chief resident. Dr. Patel completed his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

Dr. Patel has a deep passion for preventative gastrointestinal care; he values the opportunity to connect with each patient on a personal level and develop a relationship built upon trust. He has extensive experience in endoscopic procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, polypectomy, esophageal dilatation, chromoendoscopy, video capsule endoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, and enteroscopy. Additional areas of experience include nutrition, gastrointestinal manometry, and various hemorrhoidal treatments.

New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2022

Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY
Residency, 2019

Windsor University School of Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts
Doctor of Medicine, 2014

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Psychology, 2003

Chief Resident, Internal Medicine
Richmond University Medical Center, 2019
Chief Fellow, New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 2021

Wounded Warrior Project, and Meals on Wheels

Avid fan of Detroit Lions and University of Michigan football, along with golf, tennis, and basketball

Lee County Medical Society
New York Society for Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
American Gastroenterology Association
American Medical Association
American College of Physicians

A childhood friend suffered from inflammatory bowel disease and I saw the detriment to his overall health it caused. I wanted to get into the field to help those patients who suffered from GI-related illness.