As a pediatrician, Priya Patel, MD, builds trusting relationships with patients and families. She advocates for her patients and provides high-quality care.

A desire to be close to family brought Dr. Patel to Phoenix Children's Pediatrics. However, what inspires her to stay is carrying out the organization’s mission: "to provide hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and families.”

Dr. Patel received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in Austin and earned her medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in Coolidge, Antigua. She then completed a pediatric residency at Baylor Scott and White McLane Children’s Medical Center in Temple, Texas.

A trip with her parents to their native India motivated Dr. Patel's career choice. She was shocked to see so many underfed, sick children begging for money, food and a warm place to live. Dr. Patel wondered why they weren't in a hospital, even though they seemed to need medical care. She realized during that trip what she wanted to do with her life. She yearns for all children to have access to proper medical treatment and feels that caring for children is one of the most rewarding things she has ever done.

When she’s not working, Dr. Patel loves spending time with her large, extended family. She also enjoys sharing her time and talents volunteering with nonprofit organizations.