Samir Patel, DO
I was born in INDIA, and came to the USA in 1972.
Lived in Chicago and the suburbs for 25 years (1972-1997)
Undergraduate Loyola University (1982 – 1986), BS with Major in Cultural Anthropology and Minor in Biology and Philosophy.
Graduate School – Midwestern University – Osteopathic Medical School (1989 – 1993).
Pediatric Residency – Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Oak Lawn (1993 – 1996).
Chief Resident (Pediatrics) – Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital (1996 – 1997).
Practiced Pediatrics (Inpatient and Outpatient) in Decatur, IL (Community Health Clinic, Private Practice and Cooperate Practice) from (1997 – 2022).
Hobbies / Interests – Origami (Teaching), Watching and Collecting Movies, Listening to Audio Books and Reading Books, Collecting and Reading Comic Books, Teaching and Educating Pediatrics and Parenting Skills (Called – Monitor Guidance), Traveling all over the world (with family and friends), Listening to Music.
Teaching PA Students / Nurse Practioners / Residents / Medical Students (1993 – Present),
Moved to OKC to work only Outpatient (Clinic – Pediatric) and continue to Teach Pediatrics.