Inspiring patients to do what they thought they couldn't do.
Vijay Patel, DC Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®
Dr. Vijay Patel is passionate about improving patients’ lives. Chiropractic philosophy is all about wellness and prevention and he is committed to empowering patients to achieve optimal wellness. He particularly enjoys working with pediatric and sports medicine populations
Areas of Specialty
Always committed to continuing his education Dr. Patel is board certified in electro-diagnostics by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. In addition, Dr. Patel has completed his certifications in acupuncture, First Line Therapy and is a Certified Postural Exercise Professional. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physican ® and is passionate about improving athletes’ performance. He is currently studying for his diplomate in chiropractic orthopedics.
How he found chiropractic
Dr. Patel first became interested in chiropractic as a teenager, when overcoming shin splints. Conventional medicine failed to help. His first chiropractic visits allowed him to return to running, a sport he loves. He still runs competitively and has helped hundreds of patients achieve the same, many of whom were told by conventional medical practitioners to take up another sport or hobby.
Education, Certifications & Affiliations
1998
D.C. National University of Health Sciences
Advanced Training in Acupuncture, Electrodiagnostics, Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Neurology and Orthopedics.
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®
Staff Member, Alexian Brothers Medical Center.
Community Service
Dr Patel is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, Illinois Chiropractic Society, and the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations.
Since 2011, Dr. Patel has been an active and participating member of the Illinois Chiropractic Society. He is the current Past President on the executive board. Dr. Patel also has a leadership position for the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan, serving as Chair for the Fundraising Work Group.
Dr. Patel travels to Washington, D.C. and Springfield, IL to lobby for laws protecting patients’ right to access high-quality health care systems.
Hobbies
In his free time, Dr. Patel enjoys spending quality time enjoying the outdoors and traveling with his family, training for triathlons and strength training. He recently completed his first threeRagnar Trail Relays. A Blackhawks fan, he has also volunteered as youth house league coach at Glenview Ice Center for the past 10 years. He currently plays hockey in an adult league.
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