About Dr. Ronak Patel

As someone who has struggled with nebulous stomach problems for 15 years (since I was nine), and seen numerous other doctors and tried various kinds of medicine, I cannot recommend functional/holistic medicine enough as a great way to get to the root of the health issue. Dr Patel is a phenomenal practitioner who has helped me over the last seven months go from only being able to tolerate certain foods to being able to eat a range of things without my stomach causing me pain. My favorite parts about this is the relative affordability of treatment (medicine is fairly inexpensive) and how Dr Patel would walk me through the labs and help me understand what each marker means, and the best way to improve those things. I truly felt that Dr Patel gave me the right treatment when other doctors would not, and I am not exaggerating when I say that 15 years of discomfort due to my health issues may be coming to an end under Dr Patel’s supervision. I highly recommend him for GI/autoimmune issues. Thanks Dr Patel! You rock!

Dr. Ronak Patel is extremely knowledgeable on all things GI and gut related issues. I came to Ronak after years of dealing with IBS related symptoms and discomfort after eating certain foods. Ronak helped get to the root cause of my digestive problems which turned out to be Leaky Gut and SIBO. He uses very personalized tests to figure out exactly what’s going on and and has definitely put me on the right path to a healthier gut. My journey is not over but my gut health has improved significantly under the guidance of Dr. Patel.

I had a great experience with Dr. Patel. I came to him a few months after having Covid, with GI issues, anxiety and hormonal problems. He recommended appropriate testing, which revealed several underlying issues. Dr. Patel explained in depth the results of the testing, recommended several supplements which corrected the gut issues at the root of everything. I'm happy to report that I am completely back to my normal self!

I can not recommend Dr. Patel enough. I originally reached out regarding certain gut issues and I truly felt relief after my first visit with just some guidelines he gave me before any tests were even done! After we did several tests and I got my results, the way Dr Patel explained everything in great detail was simply priceless. The journey is not over but there is nobody else I’d rather be on this journey with! I’ve learned so much and felt so much improvement in my health/body/mind. I tell everyone about my experience here. I’d recommend coming here with any health issues that conventional medicine hasn’t been able to solve.

I have worked with Dr Patel for 9 months or so now and he has made a huge difference for me. While my GI case was relatively mild, the testing and supplementation helped to effectively fully remedy my GI issues which consisted of leaky gut and IBS type symptoms. Dr Patel is a fantastic naturopathic doctor - he listens, clearly cares, has different therapies to try, and never tries to push lots of different and unnecessary tests or supplements. Some of the tests are not covered by insurance but they are totally worth it - they got to the root of my issues whereas a GI doc would have said I would need to just “deal with IBS forever”. I could not recommend Dr Patel enough.

Both, Dr. Maura and Dr. Ronak, are amazing holistic doctors. I was struggling with the unhealthy gut (abdominal pain, bloating, upset stomach, and such) on top of anxiety and frequent panic attacks. Dr. Maura and Dr. Ronak created protocols, customized just for me, and helped me to get better. I absolutely trust them and highly recommend them both.

I looked for a naturopathic doctor near me (NY) to get to the bottom of my GI issues (the usual nasty GI symptoms which I won't go into detail about, but for anyone who's had them, you know what I mean), which were also causing some serious secondary issues--namely food sensitivities (swollen face, itchy skin rashes, ugh). I I know a lot about conventional doctors because I've often seen elderly family members go to doctors & hospitals who prescribe too many prescription drugs. From their experiences, I learned a lot about the limitations and downside of conventional medicine.That's why I did not want to go to a conventional doctor because they know next to nothing about nutrition (they only receive 4 hours of training in nutrition during their entire medical education), and they usually know nothing at all about natural healing (because they've been programed to push pharmaceuticals). When I found Dr. Patel (the GI specialist in Dr. Maura's practice), right away in our first consultation (1 full hour), I had a good impression. Dr. Patel is eloquent and has an easygoing manner. He explained everything to me clearly and succinctly, answered all of my MANY questions, and then told me how to proceed. His office staff (Shellie) is delightfully easy to reach by phone. She is refreshingly efficient and has always responded to my calls and emails immediately and always to my complete satisfaction. Awesome! She gets 5 stars from me, too! So she sent me the kits for the 2 tests he prescribed (the poop test and saliva test, both which I could do from home), as well as all the materials I needed to send the tests to the various labs (packaging & mailing labels, which made it really easy for me). She also sent me the requisition for the blood test--for that I had to find and go to a lab--Dr. Patel recommended 3, and I used the one that was the least expensive). After he got the test results (after about 1 week), we had another consultation (1/2 hour) in which he identified and described the problems I had--I won't go into detail except to say that one of the issues was microbial parasites (yikes!), which I've since learned is quite common, maybe 50% of Americans have them, without knowing it--you can get them from contaminated food or water, so if you eat out a lot (like I used to) and you've got GI issues, you've probably got parasites! If you have any GI issues (such as frequent loose bowels), the FIRST thing you should do is to check for parasites. Conventional doctors rarely test for parasites. Go figure. I followed Dr. Patel's advice STRICTLY and felt much better within one week (i.e., no more GI distress). After one month, I felt completely cured, and after 3 months I felt great! Everyone tells me I look great, too! I keep getting compliments. His program is easy: he prescribed several natural supplements and a diet plan--that's all. Painless and without pharmaceuticals (prescription drugs always have nasty side effects, which is why I don't want to use them). Plus, from the test results (he's an experienced "lab guy" and interpreted those lab reports like Derek Jeter played shortstop--For those of you who don't know baseball, that means he's not just good, he's great at it), he identified OTHER potential health issues which up until then I had NO idea about (thyroid & blood sugar levels, yikes!), which I feel I've nipped in the bud, thanks to Dr. Patel! Another plus: Consultations were always very conveniently held via Zoom and on time--I absolutely despise having to waste my time in conventional doctors' waiting rooms--they never see you at at the scheduled time, but only when they're ready to see you. The only downside about any naturopathic doctor is that your health insurance provider may not pay for all or perhaps any of it. My advice: If you have the money, IT'S WORTH IT. You'll only have to do the program once. You heal, and you also learn about how to stay healthy. That is invaluable.

So happy I discovered Dr. Patel. You can tell he genuinely cares about your health and is always a pleasure to speak to, especially when compared to some of the more traditional doctors. After two years of feeling bloated and excessive flatulence, i discovered I had SIBO with Dr. Patel. Within 3 months, I am back to eating all the foods i missed. My only complaint are the prices, but hard to put a price on your health!

I started working with Dr. Patel due to my GI issues that I had been trying to solve on my own, however nothing worked. Since working with Dr.Patel for almost a year now, he was able to pinpoint my GI issues, discovering that I had SIBO, which we were able to effectively treat with supplements. He helped me work on numerous areas, from GI to hormone health and immunity, taking the time to go in depth and explain everything from my lab results. He is extremely knowledgable, patient, a good listener, and is overall a delight to work with, even taking the time to answer and explain any additional questions I may have. I would recommend him to anyone who is struggling with difficult health issues. I'm a completely different person health-wise thanks to him, its life-changing! Thank you Dr.Patel!

Dr. Patel is a breath of fresh air. I have been suffering with many chronic health concerns and after 12 years of issues, this is the best I've felt. He is patient, compassionate and knowledgeable. Although we still have more work to do, I would recommend Dr. Patel to any of my family/friends in a heartbeat! As a nurse, I learn a lot from him and love getting tidbits of education throughout our appointments. If you're thinking about it, just do it

I have been seeing Dr. Patel following the removal of half my thyroid - we have addressed that and few other things (gut, hormones etc). He is thorough, and personable and easy to understand - I have recommended him to a number of people and everyone has given me the same feedback. So thankful I found him!

Dr. Patel was an angel sent from above. I was feeling extremely bloated, fatigued and tired of not getting answers. I was told that I 'just had IBS' by other doctors so when I met Dr. Patel, I was so happy. He took such a deep dive in to my past medical history and my current symptoms and figured out that I had Leaky Gut and SIBO. He gave me the supplements he thought my body needed not just randomly from a list of supplements. I am feeling like a new person since starting those supplements. I think the best part of this all is that I won't have to be on these forever. He is looking to actually heal my body so that I can go back to feeling great without restrictions.

- [ ] I started with Dr. Patel a few months ago and already started to see results! I have post-infectious IBS which causes digestive issues including indigestion and other unpleasant symptoms. Dr. Patel’s recommendations/supplements helped my indigestion improve within a month. I have never had this much success with other protocols for healing my IBS before (I have tried many). He was very thorough in testing my entire digestive system (and other related systems). I still have a ways to go before my digestion is normal, but based on how determined and skillful Dr. Patel is, I can tell that I will finally be able to resolve my IBS that I have been dealing with for the past 8 years.

I consulted Dr. Patel after experiencing extreme bloating, to the extent that my stomach was distended, making me look as if I were three months pregnant. Prior to seeing him, I had been diagnosed with SIBO by a functional medicine doctor, who prescribed supplements and a specific diet. Unfortunately, my condition worsened over time. Searching for alternatives, I discovered Dr. Patel on Google and decided to give his services a try. Dr. Patel approached my situation with exceptional thoroughness, conducting comprehensive tests to identify the root cause of my symptoms. He suggested checking for fibroids, which led to the discovery and subsequent surgical removal of two 10-inch fibroids. Moreover, he addressed the underlying hormonal imbalances contributing to my health issues. Four months into treatment, I've regained my energy, lost weight, and essentially got my life back. The difference in how I feel now compared to before is like night and day, and I am profoundly grateful for his care. I am continuing to work with Dr. Patel to further optimize my health. Having consulted numerous functional and alternative medicine practitioners in the past, I can affirm that Dr. Patel stands out as the real deal. He is not only knowledgeable but also invests time in educating his patients. His holistic approach encompasses nutrition, fitness, mental well-being, and supplementation. Dr. Patel is patient, compassionate, and personable, truly restoring my faith in the medical community. If you are struggling with unresolved health issues, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Patel. He may very well be the answer you've been searching for!

I started with Dr Patel about 10 months ago. He has really identified the reason for my symptoms with many tests. Finally got some answers! I am feeling back on track and most of my symptoms have improved dramatically. Highly recommend going to Dr Patel.