Comprehensive Naturopathic Telehealth Medicine in Scarsdale

Before working with Dr. Patel, I was at a loss for how to deal with symptoms I had been struggling with when other doctors told me I would have to live with them. In just a few months of working with him, I've taken tests that no other doctors has ordered to identify the root cause of so many symptoms. After almost a year, I feel the best I have in years. He's attentive and supportive as a doctor, and it's truly been the best investment in my health.

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 has been a life-changer for me. Before seeing him, I consulted multiple doctors, but my health didn't improve at all. Luckily, I found Dr. Patel. From the beginning, he listened to my entire history with patience and provided a comprehensive plan for the next four months. I started gradually with all the supplements he suggested and saw a remarkable improvement in my symptoms. At the moment, my health is almost back to normal, and I am able to enjoy everything under the sun. I would highly recommend Dr. Patel for any GI-related issues!

If you have SIBO go to Dr. Patel 10/10

Words cannot express the gratitude and respect we have for Dr. Maura's work. My teenage daughter was diagnosed with SIBO and IBS 2.5 years ago. My daughter spent up to 5 hours a day in the bathroom and was in constant discomfort. We went to several GI and Endocrinologists. After years of testing and medications that did not work we were told nothing more can be done. Dr Maura immediately understood my daughter's condition and provided a path to recovery. Within months we started to see results. My daughter is a year into working with Dr Maura and is almost back to her pre SIBO/IBS days. We highly recommend Dr Maura!

I had a great experience with Dr. Maura (I moved to Europe a 7 months ago.) I went to her wanting support with fertility. With confident assessment of blood work and hormone tests, I followed a supplement and nutrition regime. A few months later, I conceived naturally at the age of 44. I'm now 38 weeks pregnant, healthy and happy. I highly recommend her care and expertise with fertility and all health issues.

I found Dr. Maura online and I am SO glad I did! Unlike conventional health where medicines are often used as a band-aid, Dr. Maura helped get to the underlying issue that was causing my eczema flare-ups. She is very deliberate, thoughtful and thorough during her appointments. I never felt rushed (unlike traditional doctors appointments) and she always answered all of my questions! On top of that, she was very responsive over email when I had questions about my supplements, etc. Couldn't recommend enough!!!

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 was struggling with constant bloating and digestive issues and found Dr. Maura N.D. through an internet search for naturopathic doctors. I did not want to go the conventional route and just be put on medication for a quick band aid. I knew I wanted to treat these issues more holistically. I am so thankful that I found her! Dr. Maura is extremely personable, professional and knowledgable. She was able to help me diagnose my digestive issues and put me on a plan with natural supplements and enzymes that have allowed me to finally feel better. I am thankful for her knowledge and support and will continue to work with her to keep myself feeling my best!