Comprehensive Naturopathic Telehealth Medicine in Chicago

I have been seeing Dr. Patel now since October. I was struggling with many gut issues, extreme fatigue and etc, etc. I was very much unimpressed with my GI’s response to the worsening of my symptoms. Beyond my required colonoscopy I get every 3 yrs she is pretty useless. I wanted to go the functional medicine route because I have seen so many people I know Band-Aid symptoms instead of discovering the root cause that is creating the symptom. I didn’t want to continue the cycle, I wanted to irradiate it. Before seeing Dr. Patel I would blindly take supplements based only on what I thought I needed but I would not achieve the desired result. Since I have started treatment with Dr. Patel my health has done a complete 180. He ordered a few diagnostic tests and a lab. Then he gave me a treatment protocol that we adjust based on the progress/new results etc. His temperament is very approachable and easy to talk to. He really aims to educate on what you’re dealing with so you are very much in the loop on why he recommends certain things and how they work. I just bought a book he recommended. He also suggested to me when he was covering the labs that I record so I can reference later because he covers so much it could be confusing when thinking back on the conversation later. Dr. Patel is also always prepared for our visits, he doesn’t need to be reminded of everything we already covered and where we are now. Lastly, sometimes when I am working from home I won’t put makeup on or have some huge sweater. I wouldn’t typically go to the doctor like that but Dr. Patel doesn’t feel judgmental if I call into our appointment like that. I am so thankful for his efforts/treatment etc as well as Shelli who is the office manager. Shelli is extremely responsive and friendly if I want to reconfirm anything she reaches out to Dr. Patel and gets back to me in a very timely manner. I also had originally reached out to her in 2020 when my symptoms originally began and when it became apparent they weren’t going away I took the plunge. Shelli walked me through the whole process and practice each time I asked any questions. My only regret is not going sooner, great level of care and great results thus far. I finally am starting to be able to do the things I enjoy and feel like myself again! I am excited to continue to restore my health with Dr. Patel. I have recommended him to my good friend and I would recommend him to anyone who wants quality comprehensive care.

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!

Working with Dr. Maura has been a delight in so many ways. As a 30 year old woman who has been dealing with thyroid,hormonal and digestive issues for over 10 years...I finally found a doctor I trust who can safely guide me in the right direction. Dr Maura asks questions about my well being and had me take a few hormone /mineral tests which helped to create an easy and doable treatment program. I am about two months into my regimen and for the first time in IDK how long, I have ovulated. My mood and energy has shifted to a place of more peace and calm and I am going to the bathroom daily! I'm thankful for people like her who actually care and view the body as a complete system. We dont realize how much vitality we are supposed to be feeling until we start healing and taking care of ourselves.

I started working with Dr. Ron Patel several months ago for chronic gut issues. I am very pleased with his care and treatment plan for me. I am remarkably feeling better under his guidance. I highly recommend him as a doctor for any gut issues.

I have been seeing Dr. Patel since the fall of 2023 and I can honestly say he is the best doctor I’ve ever had. Not only has he helped immensely with my health issues, but he also takes the time to explain what is going on with your body. He will go over your labs with you and explain in detail what they mean and the action plan he made for you to improve your health. His bedside manner is wonderful. I was hesitant to try holistic medicine but I am so glad I did. I feel so much better!! I’d recommend Dr. Patel to literally anyone (and have!).

I had been having symptoms of bloating, a pushing feeling in my stomach, tiredness, brain fog, severe allergies and general malaise for a few years. I saw many doctors and none has answers for me and dismissed my symptoms after some “routine blood work” as age (I’m 39) and stress. In researching gut health and brain fog, I came across Dr. Maura and I am so thankful I did!!! I didn’t know what to expect since I had never seen a ND before.When i met with her I felt like someone was finally listening to me and taking my symptoms seriously! She did a very comprehensive workout involving blood work and at home kits. When my results were in, she sat down with me and thoroughly went over a plan to get my gut on track as well as my thyroid since the tests she performed revealed thyroid antibodies. The plan involved diet changes as well as supplements. Within a month my brain fog was almost gone, my stomach no longer had that pushing bloated feeling and my energy level had increased! If i was feeling 3/10 when I originally went to Dr Maura, I was now feeling 8/10! If you have been searching for answers and coming up empty and if you have been searching for a doctor who will listen and understand, look no further! Dr. Maura has helped me immensely and I am forever grateful I went the ND route!

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.

Dr. Patel is fantastic. He is responsive, cares about healing his patients, and most importantly is highly knowledgeable. I’ve been working with Dr. Patel for about 4 months now and have seen amazing improvement with my GI/SIBO symptoms. Highly recommend.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Patel since late January this year and it’s been such a beautiful journey. I’ve struggled with so many GI issues, lack of energy, poor sleep, recurring acne and really bad PMS in the past few years before hopping on board with the naturopathic route. Meeting Dr. P has been the ultimate blessing. The first appt was so thorough and we went over everything from past medical history to lifestyle and had a conversation about things my last doctor didn’t ask me. After our initial appt he recommended tests so we can get more info on what’s going on in my body. The second appt was even more detailed- he explained every test and result we got back. He also formulated a plan for me to help tackle some of the issues I had. Many of my issues were related to leaky gut, and gut flora imbalance, as well as, cortisol and sex hormone imbalance. Initially it seemed really scary to have so many issues happening at once but Dr. P assured me we would do it in stages and get to the most important ones first and then work our way through the rest. It was easy to get into the regimen because he gave me hope about getting better in ways that other practitioners couldn’t. And with that support I was able to tackle most of my issues and see results. I can now eat foods I love and not feel bloated, and sick after. I don’t have PMS anymore and the quality of my sleep has improved tremendously. My quality of life has definitely gotten better and I can say I am a lot happier these days. I couldn’t have done it without Dr. P.