Meet Dr. Nidhi Patel

Growing up, I spent much time with my parents at their medical practice. You would find me in the corner of my dad’s office, sitting on the spare office chair. It was a contortion of cracked pleather and aluminum, a tad small for an adult. But I remember that chair feeling enormous, with my legs dangling above the ground as I spun and rocked. The chair also gave a great view of my dad as he talked to his patients. I watched as he explained the road ahead for them, demystifying their upcoming surgeries and treatment plans. I saw furrowed brows and tight shoulders melt into calm understanding. I heard his voice, slow and measured; smooth out the patient’s worries and uncertainties. Witnessing my dad’s service and devotion to his community helped to ignite my passion for medicine.

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At age 14, I moved from India to the DFW Metroplex. I went to high school In Keller and did my undergraduate studies at Baylor University. After earning my medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, I completed my residency in Dallas at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, where I served as Chief Resident, and trained further in integrative medicine. During my training, I started to seek out a practice model that would allow me to build lasting relationships with my patients and be a steadfast advocate for their well-being.

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I met the Paradigm Family Health team during a rotation at the tail end of my residency, and felt right at home! This Direct Primary Care model allows me the privilege of time with my patients. I need that time to better understand all the small, vital details of my patients and what their individualized plan looks like. Fluent in Gujarati and Hindi, with a working knowledge of Spanish, I value connecting with patients from diverse backgrounds and creating an environment where they feel comfortable and cared for. 

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My parents still live in India, where dad continues to run his surgical practice (the chair is still parked in the office corner), and my mom works alongside him running a private pathology lab. I met my fiancé Shameer while I was in med school, and he has been my biggest supporter in everything I pursue. He currently works as a family medicine PA in Keller, and we will be getting married in December 2024! This chapter of my life consists of a lot of new beginnings and I am ready for it all with arms wide open!