Dr. Pooja Patel

Education: New York University – Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree

Hometown: Mumbai, India

Primary Office: Kew Gardens

Dr. Pooja Patel, DPT, BPT started her academic journey at Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India where she received her Bachelors in Physiotherapy. With the aim to optimize her existing knowledge base and hunger for an unmatched level of excellence and competence, Pooja moved across seven seas to New York where she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York University.

Throughout her undergraduate curriculum, Pooja has worked with a vast range of medical conditions and populations. She has had clinical experience in the outpatient settings where she worked with post-surgical, musculoskeletal, neurological and pediatric conditions. In addition to that, Pooja has also worked in hospital settings and acute care settings where she acquired immense knowledge and practice in the Intensive Care Unit and NICU. Having worked within the underserved communities and people lacking basic healthcare awareness, Pooja understands the importance of her role as a Physical Therapist in the community and thrives to create awareness about the same. She is a certified BLS and ACLS provider and has various certifications in manual therapy techniques, Pilates and aerobics training.

When not treating, Pooja enjoys bike riding in the city, photography, hiking, exploring quaint cafes and enjoying the sunsets with her cold brew.

“Consciousness is only possible through change; change is only possible through movement.”

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