About Dr. Patel

Dr. Patel was born and raised in New England. Dr. Patel received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University in Biology, graduating magna cum laude. She then attended New York Medical College where she earned her Medical Doctorate degree. She completed her psychiatry residency at Saint Vincent's Medical Center in Manhattan in 2006.

Medical Licenses and Board Certifications:
  • New York State Medical License (2005)
  • New Jersey Medical License (2006)
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2008)
  • Buprenorphine Certification (2005)


Professional Organizations and Societies
  • American Psychiatric Association
  • New York Psychiatric Association
  • World Psychiatric Association


Other Professional Activities
  • Lecture: Cultural Considerations when Treating South Asian Patients
    Saint Vincent's Medical Center Manhattan, Department of Psychiatry
  • Guest speaker at Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group
    Jersey City Medical Center


Language Capabilities
In addition to English, Dr. Patel is fluent in and able to provide services in the following languages:
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati