Our Team
Experienced, multilingual, and genuinely invested in the health of Schaumburg families. Get to know the people you'll see at Horizon Medical Center.
Sanjay Patel, MD
Internal Medicine & Immigration Medical Exams (USCIS Civil Surgeon)
Dr. Sanjay Patel is an Internal Medicine physician with more than 25 years of experience caring for adults in the Northwest Chicago suburbs. Through his practices in Schaumburg and Bloomingdale, he provides comprehensive medical care, including preventive services, routine evaluations, and management of chronic conditions.
Dr. Patel takes a patient-centered approach to care, emphasizing careful listening, clear communication, and attention to each patient's medical history and individual needs. He works with patients to support their health goals and develop appropriate, ongoing care plans.
His areas of care include preventive medicine and the management of conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular risk factors, and other chronic health concerns.
He also provides USCIS immigration medical examinations as a designated Civil Surgeon (Northwest Medical Care).
With extensive experience in internal medicine, Dr. Patel is committed to providing thoughtful, accessible care to patients throughout the communities he serves. His practice emphasizes continuity of care, informed decision-making, and respectful communication.
His philosophy is simple: treat every patient with respect, listen to their concerns, and provide the best care.
Dr. Patel's years of experience, dedication to patient care, and commitment to the community have made him a trusted Internal Medicine physician for generations of patients and families.
Hospital Affiliations
- • Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital — Arlington Heights
- • Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center — Elk Grove Village
- • Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center — Hoffman Estates
- • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Glen Oaks Hospital — Glendale Heights
Focus areas
- • Internal Medicine
- • Preventive Care
- • Diabetes, Hypertension & High Cholesterol
- • Immigration Medical Exams (I-693)
Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi
Ashish Patel, MD
Internist & Lipidologist
Dr. Ashish Patel is an internist and is among the very few lipidologists in Schaumburg, IL and the Greater Chicago region. With over 15 years of experience in treating a vast array of medical conditions, his extensive education and expertise offer his patients a wide spectrum of services that are not easy to find in one physician. As a practicing lipidologist at Horizon Medical Center, Dr. Patel specializes in diagnosing and treating high cholesterol and other cardiovascular-related conditions. Included in his areas of special interest is the prevention of heart disease, which is the most common cause of death among both men and women. He is also exceptionally skilled and experienced in performing in-office procedures and surgeries.
Personal Interests
Dr. Patel's passion in life is providing compassionate, personalized medical care for his patients. He enjoys getting to know each individual and takes time to build lasting relationships so that he can best meet their healthcare needs. During his free time, Dr. Patel can be found pursuing some of his favorite activities. His personal interests include reading, poetry, photography, and classical music.
Focus areas
- • Internal Medicine
- • Lipidology (Cholesterol Management)
- • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- • In-Office Procedures
Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Prerana Panchal, MD
Rheumatology
Dr. Prerana Panchal is a rheumatologist with more than four decades of experience caring for patients in the Chicago area.
She earned her medical degree from B.J. Medical College at Gujarat University and completed a rheumatology fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center. She diagnoses and manages arthritis, gout, and a broad range of autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions.
Patients value her deep experience, thoroughness, and straightforward, reassuring approach to care.
Focus areas
- • Rheumatology
- • Arthritis & Gout
- • Autoimmune Conditions
Languages
English
Sarada Alla, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Dr. Sarada Alla is a family primary physician at Horizon Medical Center in Schaumburg, IL. She has over 15 years of experience in treating a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions and is committed to providing the highest standard of care with a passionate, personalized approach.
Following the completion of her formal medical studies, Dr. Alla attended a three-year family practice residency program at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital/Resurrection Health Care System in Chicago, IL. She blends her extensive education and impeccable skillset with a caring bedside manner to deliver state-of-the-art care to patients throughout the Greater Chicago area.
Focus areas
- • Family Medicine
- • Primary & Preventive Care
- • Chronic Disease Management
- • Care for All Ages
Languages
English, Telugu
Purvi Gabhawala, AGNP
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Purvi Gabhawala is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) with outpatient primary care experience managing a diverse adult and geriatric patient panel — including chronic disease management, preventive health, and acute concerns.
She is skilled in cardiovascular risk reduction, endocrine and metabolic disorders, polypharmacy management, and coordinating care with specialists for complex older adults.
She is known for building strong patient relationships, clear communication, and delivering thorough, evidence-based care in a fast-paced clinic setting.
Focus areas
- • Adult & Geriatric Primary Care
- • Chronic Disease Management
- • Preventive Health
- • Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Languages
English
Shradhdha Patel, FNP-BC
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Shradhdha Patel, FNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered primary care. She has a special interest in geriatric and preventive care and is committed to helping patients achieve their best health through personalized, evidence-based treatment.
Known for her compassionate approach, she takes the time to listen to her patients, build meaningful relationships, and ensure they feel heard and supported. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, allowing her to provide culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population.
Focus areas
- • Family Primary Care
- • Geriatric Care
- • Preventive Care
- • Chronic Disease Management
Languages
English, Hindi, Gujarati
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