Dr Patel was working as a principal in practice in Middlesex, UK before immigrating to New Zealand with her family in September 2005 to join PFHC as a part-time GP. She graduated from Aberdeen University in 1990 and went into General Practice becoming a Member of the college of General Practitioners in 1994.
Dr Patel's interests are in family medicine and building a relationship with patients. She is a strong believer in helping people maintain and manage their own health to the best of their ability.