About Dr. Ronak Patel

I have had a great experience with Dr. Patel. He is warm and personable, which is really helpful when you are talking to a stranger about your poop! He ordered thorough testing, and even asked me if there were other tests that I wanted to do. That was HUGE, as I’ve had several doctors turn me down when I requested tests in the past. (That seriously blows my mind. If I want to be tested and am willing to pay for it, WHY NOT?!?!) The conventional doctors I saw about my digestive problems were absolutely useless. They wanted me to accept IBS-D as a condition with no cure, and could only offer me drugs to slow down my intestinal function and hopefully reduce my symptoms. However, after working with Dr. Patel for about 6 months, the severe IBS that I had been struggling with for 3 years finally started to heal! Additionally, I really appreciate that I was able to do my testing at home and my office visits online. I couldn’t find anyone like Dr. Patel near where I live, so I’m really thankful I could work with Dr. Maura’s clinic this way.

I've been working for Dr. Patel for several months now—ever since my daughter talked me into trying a functional health practitioner. I have been absolutely delighted by the results I've achieved with Dr. Patel's guidance on everything from supplements to nutrition and exercise. The great thing about functional health is that, through regular testing, you can track your improvements on various markers; and my improvements have been incredibly encouraging. I'm a big fan of Dr. Patel and his thoughtful approach to optimizing health rather than waiting to treat disease downstream. My whole family works with him now; and I've recommended Dr. Patel to extended family members as well. Very, very highly recommended!

I can highly recommend Dr Patel. Before seeing him I had been sent on a wild goose chase for years traipsing round other gastro specialists, multiple intrusive tests & ultimately just told to put up with my symptoms. After just a couple of zoom calls & some home test kits Dr Patel had properly identified my issues & gone further to help me spot other hormonal imbalances. And I can now say with confidence that I am 100% better. And this was all done over zoom to the UK. Dr Patel considers the whole patient. All your symptoms & needs. He has a wonderful manner & clearly knows his stuff. I have & will continue to recommend him to everyone I meet.

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!

Virtually working Dr. Ronak Patel has been a true pleasure. In a medical community that focuses on a narrow spectrum, Dr. Patel took his time and worked on much more holistic approach to my ailments. I feel great and better than ever. Taking a proactive approach to my health has been the greatest decision.

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 am so grateful to have been working with Dr. Patel over the past 8 months to treat my gut issues (SIBO & leaky gut). Prior to working with him, I always struggled to find a doctor who wanted to delve deep to find the root cause of my ongoing & long-term symptoms and help me heal my gut. 8 months ago, it seemed as if everything I was eating was not agreeing with me and my digestion system was out of whack pretty much everyday…now after 8 months, I am back to eating so many foods I wasn’t able to tolerate before and am feeling so much better and more like myself! I have been able to find so much symptom relief through a personalized treatment plan curated by Dr. Patel and he has been extremely transparent and informative throughout the process, guiding me each step of the way. His kindness and constant support & encouragement is not something you find in every doctor and is something I especially appreciate with him. He is amazing and I seriously cannot recommend him enough!!!!

Before meeting with Dr Patel, I was struggling with super bad bloating/gas and abdominal pain. I visited several gastroenterologists for almost a full year, and I never got a straight answer about what was causing my symptoms. This was so frustrating. Dr. Patel ordered me several at home tests and we discovered I was dealing with SIBO and Leaky Gut. Finally having an answer about what was happening to my body was so refreshing. From then on I have been working with Dr. Patel to help heal from SIBO and Leaky Gut. My symptoms are not totally gone and I still have work to do. But wow, I feel A LOT better than a year ago. And that’s because of Dr. Patel. I’m excited to fully heal with his help and the structured plan he has created for me.

I was feeling helpless after seeing countless doctors after not feeling well. They all told me I had chronic inflammation, but offered no guidance or willing to do further testing. I was experiencing several symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, stomach issues and more. When I met with Dr. Patel, I felt comfortable and finally heard. He also explains everything very clearly and answers all questions. He suggested tests that allowed us to get to the root of the problem. Once we received my test results, Dr. Patel put together a treatment plan. I have been following the protocol for a little over 1 month and seeing improvement! I am looking forward to continue working with Dr. Patel. He also answers emails very quickly. Would definitely recommend!

In an extremely difficult year for my health, I am immensely grateful to Dr. Patel for his outstanding care. I began seeing Dr. Patel in June after being diagnosed with several chronic digestive issues (gastritis, duodenitis, esophagitis, GERD) and learning about naturopathic medicine online. When it came to my first session, Dr. Patel was very attentive in listening to my concerns. I shared the symptoms I was dealing with such as intense nausea, abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue, and headaches. He took the time to address not only my overall GI issues but also other aspects of my health and lifestyle that could be improved. Dr. Patel also went in depth in explaining the potential root causes of my chronic conditions and providing several approaches on how to best optimize my healing. As a result, he created an individualized, holistic treatment plan specific to me which consisted of supplements, unique testing, lifestyle changes, stress management, anti-inflammatory remedies, and maintaining my strict elimination diet. Because of Dr. Patel’s kind and understanding nature, he expressed sincerity for my overall physical and mental wellbeing and made me feel comfortable, respected, and valued as a patient. With each follow-up appointment, I was making greater improvements than the last. Dr. Patel continued to be engaged and dedicated to my recovery and made adjustments to my treatment plan as needed. With his extensive knowledge, he guided me in my treatment process through teamwork and empathetic communication. In addition, Dr. Patel’s constant support and encouragement was something I really appreciated as he made it a point to acknowledge my perseverance and accomplishments during every meeting. Six months into Dr. Patel’s treatment plan and I have made significant progress in all areas of my health and wellbeing. I have been able to slowly reincorporate and eat the different kinds of foods I could enjoy before while also adopting a cleaner, more well-rounded diet that I plan to follow long term. The healthier lifestyle changes I have put into practice has helped me feel more balanced and greatly repaired my relationship with my body. With 2021 coming to a close, I am finally experiencing positive health days and feeling happy with the state of my physical and mental wellbeing. My journey to healing has been transformative, teaching me that your health is the biggest, if not, most important investment you could make. Taking responsibility of your health involves hard work and patience, but the outcome of overcoming your health challenges is worth the efforts. If you are dealing with similar and/or any other type of chronic health issues, I highly recommend Dr. Patel and his care approach because everyone deserves to feel good and achieve good health. And, after experiencing many incredibly tough days, I can now enjoy the holidays and transition into the new year on an uplifting and hopeful note. Thank you Dr. Patel for your ongoing commitment to my healing and wellness!

I had been trying to understand why I felt "off" for the longest time and thankfully I met Dr. Patel. He has helped me identify the root cause of why I felt the way that I did. He took the time to explain everything and listened to my experience. He developed a plan to help me feel better and is always available for questions or additional support. It's been 3 months and I am finally feeling like my old self- Truly the best Doctor!!

I couldn’t thank Dr.Maura’s practice enough! I’ve been working with Dr.Patel over the past year and looking back at how far I’ve come has felt like a miracle. Dr.Patel listens to your symptoms and he’s just as curious as you are to get to the root cause of what’s going on. I had various issues that I didn’t realize were connected (hormonal, fatigue, gut issues), but Dr.Patel listened to each concern and connected the dots. He recommended a range of tests so we were able to understand what was going on and tackle each one by one. I really liked his strategy of treating the biggest issue first and working through others over the months so the process wasn’t overwhelming. After years of struggling with chronic health issues year after year, and being told my test results were “normal”, my voice felt heard here. My body feels like it’s functioning more optimal than ever before and I’ve learned so much throughout the process. If you’re struggling to get answers as to what’s going on holistically and feel heard by your symptoms, I highly recommend Dr.P!!!

I began working with Dr. Patel 10 months ago for chronic GI problems. He had me complete several tests, from which it was learned that I had SIBO, leaky gut, and low T3 hormone. After years of working with conventional medicine doctors, who told me I seemed healthy or simply told me I had IBS, Dr. Patel finally identified the root causes of my severe GI issues. Dr. Patel proceeded to put me on an herbal SIBO protocol and prescribed me supplements to support my anxiety and thyroid problems. After several weeks with these new supplements, I noticed an improvement in my GI symptoms and anxiety. Additionally, Dr. Patel’s approach to chronic health problems is holistic, and he recommended I begin a program for reversing limbic system impairment in the brain, which is a driver of many chronic illnesses. At my last appointment with Dr. Patel, he introduced a supplement to improve leaky gut and prescribed me a hormone test. Overall, Dr. Patel seems to absolutely know what he is doing in dealing with chronic GI issues, and I am excited to continue working with him. If you are dealing with chronic GI problems that conventional doctors have failed to address, I highly recommend giving Dr. Patel a try.

- [ ] 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.

My daughter and I have been seeing Dr Patel for about a year now. I had chronic bursitis issues and she had major gut issues. He does a great job explaining how he comes up with treatment plans and how to get to the bottom of actual problems. He’s not in it to keep you on meds and tests forever, he wants you to heal and continue living a healthy life. We have both healed and now I am approaching him again to understand my hormones given that I am approaching that perimenopause time in life. The best part of Dr Patel is he doesn’t let you go down a rabbit hole of social media craziness but rather guides you to a common sense approach to your problems . I recommend him to everyone!!