Undergraduate Degree: BSC in Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, WI
Residency: Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, Newark, NJ
Languages: Gujarati and Hindi
Q&A with Dr. Dhara Patel
How did you get into pediatrics?
Pediatrics incorporates my support of evidence-based medicine and my love for kids. Kids have a special way of enriching the lives of those around them. I get just as much as they do from our visits. As a pediatrician, I have a unique opportunity to help kids reach their maximum potential by the time they enter adulthood.
Where did you grow up?
Scottsdale, AZ.
What do you enjoy most about working in Park Slope?
The parent-pediatrician team is a powerful thing! I believe in empowering parents with knowledge. Parents do wonders for their children, especially when sick, with the right tools. I look forward to fostering that bond with families in this neighborhood.
What keeps you motivated?
My family. Most of all, I love watching my nieces grow into fearless little girls!
What do you do for fun?
I’m a big foodie! I love discovering new places to eat and finding new recipes to cook. I grew up traveling and learning about different cultures, and I continue to do so with my husband.
Riddhi Thaker, MD
Medical School: Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai, India
Residency: Maimonides Children’s Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Second Language: Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Q & A with Dr. Riddhi Thaker
How did you get into pediatrics?
I love to build and foster relationships with patients and their families. Pediatrics provides me with the perfect opportunity to do so. My experiences while caring for sick, but very resilient, children during my medical school rotations further motivated me to become a pediatrician.
Where did you grow up?
Mumbai, India. I also spent a few initial years growing up in Uganda, Africa.
What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
I look forward to forming long-lasting relationships with the neighborhood kids and their families!
What keeps you motivated?
The innocent smiles and laughter of children.
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy watching movies, reading fiction and trying out different cuisines in NYC.