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About Urvil Patel
Nurse Practitioner at StrideCare Vascular in Arlington, Urvil specializes in minimally invasive procedures to give patients relief from arterial and venous conditions. He works closely with patients to tailor personalized treatment plans. Urvil’s focus is to provide results that help patients regain their baseline activity functions.
Urvil originally attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where he received a Bachelor of Science in radiologic technology. After working at Ohio State University Medical Center in vascular and interventional radiology, he advanced his career by pursuing a Master of Nursing, becoming an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While attending graduate school, Urvil worked in the medical and respiratory ICU and served as a mentor for many students. He continues to serve as a mentor and educator for new nurse practitioners.
Urvil brings over 15 years of experience in vascular medicine. He greatly enjoys the vascular aspect of medicine and has performed over 4,000 minimally invasive procedures under a physician’s supervision. Urvil feels extreme gratitude when patients can have a minimally invasive procedure to significantly impact their life. Urvil explains his passion in medicine: “I whole heartedly enjoy this particular area of medicine as it allows me to see the instant gratification patients experience after a minimally invasive procedure without having to go through a major surgery.”
Urvil also believes in individualizing treatment plans for each unique patient. When both conservative and procedural options are available, patients do not feel pressured into having either minimally or extensively invasive procedures. As a specialized provider in vascular, he strives to have smiling patients. His communication to patients: “We are here to take care of you as our own family member.”
Outside of work Urvil enjoys spending trying different types of vegetarian cuisine, cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Urvil is accepting new patients and looks forward to providing care at Stridecare Vascular in Arlington.
Certifications:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP)
- Master’s in nursing
- Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS)
- Board Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
By the numbers:
- Procedures: 4,000+
- Experience with clinics and performing minimally invasive procedures: 15+ years
Favorite quotes:
- “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Chase excellence and success will follow”
