Dr. Patel completed his medical degree in India, after which he moved to England and spent 9 years practicing medicine. In 1985, he moved to Arizona and has spent nearly 40 years practicing in the valley. In 2008, Dr. Patel started to focus on Sleep Medicine with a particular interest in insomnia, sleep apnea, and obesity.
Sleep is one of the most important things that can be done to lead a healthy life. One of the biggest disrupters of sleep is Sleep Apnea and the most common cause of Sleep Apnea is having a high BMI(Body Mass Index). Dr. Patel is interested in helping patients who have a high BMI and Sleep Apnea.
Dr. Patel believes doctor-patient care and communication are vital to the path to success, and each patient deserves an individual plan to fit their unique situation.
'A Mind without Sleep is like a Body without a Heart'
-Dr. Vinod Patel