Dr. Patel was born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida in 2009 and then went on to complete Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship training at Midwestern University-Franciscan Health. Dr. Patel was practicing in Racine, WI since 2015 before joining Greater Chicago Speciality Physicians in 2021. 

Dr. Patel manages all areas of rheumatic disease with special interest in inflammatory arthritis and gout. He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, American College of Osteopathic Internists, and USSONAR. 

Dr. Patel lives in the western suburbs of Chicago with his wife and 2 children. He enjoys spending time with his family and watching his beloved Chicago Bears.