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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Obesity Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: DO, Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - 2009
Residency:: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital) - 2012

Languages Spoken

Gujarati
Hindi

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1555 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

She is very nice and easy to talk to.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

She was so nice and personable. She made me feel comfortable and was very informative. I didn't feel like just another patient.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

She listens and responds to my weight loss needs.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

I have come to have great respect for Dr. Patel. She is very thorough. Personable explains very well, a great listener and works very well to make me comfortable as a part of my care. I feel very safe and respected in every visit I have with her and I really appreciate her as a person as well as my doctor. That is a wonderful trait to possess because I am extremely comfortable with her and that is important inpatient care.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr Patel makes me feel like improving. She's a leader and inspirational.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

She is compassionate, very caring, realist about goals,and listens well

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February 13, 2026

5.0

She listens. Cares . Spends enough time to answer my issues

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February 11, 2026

5.0

She is compassionate and helps you realize why you need to reach your goals She is an amazing doctor that makes you want to reach your healthy weight.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

It is so validating to hear "it's not your fault" and to be treated like a human being

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Patient, understanding, helpful. A good listener.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

great with patients very nice and talks real to you.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Very relatable and a great listener.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

I've already recommended her many times

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January 27, 2026

5.0

So so knowledgeable and experienced in bariatric care.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Dr Rutuja Desai Patel is an amazing doctor! I would give Dr. Patel an 11 if your scale went that high! Dr. Patel listens to my concerns and addressed them all and between the two of us we came up with a plan for my care. Thank you for having Dr. Patel!

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Dr Patel is extremely personable and professional. She answered all my questions and took her time explaining and answering questions.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She's very open-minded on assisting with accomplishing goal of losing weight also gives a great explanation on reasons why certain procedures or medications are recommended.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

She is a very good listener, offers an assessment of your situation. She goes over the options and together decide how to move forward. Extremely easy to talk to.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She explains everything so well.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She is understanding and patient!

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January 16, 2026

5.0

All the above! Also her medical assistant Peter? Is very kind and understanding as well. He receptionists are prompt eager to engage in conversations. I feel like it is definitely a well oiled team she has!

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Very respectful to a patient with a sensitive issue (weight). Listened to my input.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Great bedside manner, and listener.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor and has hl pd me change my entire life in the last 2 years

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Show interest in my concerns and helpful suggestions. Kind and professional.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Patel always has so much energy it is contagious. Very positive on what the outcome will be. Explains everything so well and asks more question then just weight loss.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr.Patel really cares for her patients. In all aspects. She delves into your overall health and wellbeing.

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December 25, 2025

5.0

Very knowledge, professional but at the same time she is easy to talk with and she listens and cares.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Patel is the most caring, knowledgeable and wonderful physicians I have ever had the pleasure of being treated by.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Patel is a wonderful advocate for her patients.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

She keeps it real

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December 17, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable and patient!

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Wonderful

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December 12, 2025

5.0

I do tell my friends how wonderful Northwestern is

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Due to her professionalism, competence and demeanor makes Dr. Patel a great recommendation.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel is the best. Very understanding and knowledgeable.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

She's been very thorough

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Helped me in achieving my goal.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and listens to me

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December 07, 2025

5.0

My last best hope

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel is compassionate, caring and well informed in her area. She stays up to date in an area that is constantly evolving. I appreciate her insights and expertise.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

She listens explains things thoroughly

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Very comfortable to talk with.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

She listens to me. She gave reassurance and advice with each of my concerns

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Positive - educates you - supportive -

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November 25, 2025

5.0

She listens to your concerns and does not patronize or condescend. She's what all doctors should be.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Dr.Patel takes time to enlighten you on what to expect the good and the bad of what might take place in the program. Thanks to her my situation has been all good.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel takes great care of her patience. She takes a lot of time with us. She is encouraging and she is a wonderful listener and a very motivating doctor.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Appreciate the overall picture direction & looking at alternatives during plateaus

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Dr.Patel is amazing, she answers all my questions and helps me with any concerns I may have

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and very compassionate.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She is amazing. I am 53 and she is the first doctor who has really heard me. Truly an amazing doctor and person.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Very helpful, patient and kind

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Like I said, she is great

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November 10, 2025

5.0

She is caring. Really listens to her patients. Very encouraging and positive. Always looking to problem solve.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

She is so compassionate and knowledgeable!

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Caring and concerned about my progress

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November 05, 2025

5.0

What a great doctor who is not only extremely knowledgeable but also has excellent communication skills!

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Patel is very caring and concerned with my health.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel was extremely helpful and took the time to review my health care needs and provide great insight and a clear road map to a better healthier future.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Cause she's awesome and knowledgeable!

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel is my biggest cheerleader. She has transformed my life with her depth of knowledge and expertise. She listens and makes sure I have all I need to succeed. This is not about dieting; it's about living healthy. I finally get it thanks to her.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

She is nice

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Patel Cares, listens and looks for the answers.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

I did in my comments above. She also broke my chart down and already started explaining eating/sleeping patterns. The whole appointment was highly effective.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Explained everything so I could understand

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Extremely understanding and able to answer all my questions.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

She is friendly

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October 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel is professional and has a wonderful personality. She is upfront and direct but with a kind easy approach. She is easy to understand and talk to. I highly recommend as she knows what she is doing.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

good doctor

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October 23, 2025

5.0

I spoke with my daughter after my appointment and when shared the meds I was prescribed she said one should have been explained in great detail as it can have dramatic side effects.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

She is compassionate and knowledgeable.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Listened to me, gave suggestions and options

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Great care

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel was up front and put the patients needs at the highest level.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

She listens and helps

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Listened to me and provided multiple options for treatment.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

She is offering different options for my weight loss.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

She is fabulous

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Listens & coaches well.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Explained everything.

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September 21, 2025

5.0

Dr.Patel is a good listener and explains very well.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Same as above and her staff is like this as well

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Very compassionate physician

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September 17, 2025

5.0

I am so lucky to have found Dr. Patel her patience knowledge and expertise has given me a healthier lifestyle.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Upbeat Positive Knowledgable Encouraging Professional Great "coach"

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September 10, 2025

5.0

She has listened to my concerns and has helped me through the process to meet goals

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September 10, 2025

5.0

She listens and is non-judgmental.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

She is realistic and speaks to me sincerely.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Great communicator,very compassionate, very thorough

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September 05, 2025

5.0

She listened to me.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

She is amazing and answered and explained all the questions I had. She is the absolute best!

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September 03, 2025

5.0

In Advance, she changed my life, she explained me everything so well, she she gave me direction. She gave me confort and secure. Also she asked me questions. About my medication she always make sure I have the right doses. She is amazing. I am so happy to have her as my Doctor. I will not change her ever !

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr was very professional and knowledgeable and put me at ease..

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel is great. She is very caring and very wonderful doctor.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Spends time listening to your concerns.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Met her for the first time today after 9 months in-she was very helpful, listened to my concerns and gave me several options-just wish she had more availability!She's booked solid!

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Great doctor with strong understanding of her practice area, great patient relations and effective recommendations

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Love her. She's wonderful

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August 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Patel is amazing and so is all her staff. Kind, patient and you can tell she is really vested in helping you.

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Rutuja D. Patel, DO reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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