Alok M. Patel, MD

Dr. Alok Patel is a neurologist who also specializes in critical care medicine, bringing together expertise in both brain health and intensive care. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital in 2018. Dr. Patel furthered his training with a fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in 2020, building 14 years of comprehensive experience in neurological care. He speaks Gujarati in addition to English.

Dr. Patel practices at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital and sees patients at multiple Northwestern Medicine locations throughout Illinois, including Huntley, McHenry, and Winfield. His clinical focus includes treating patients with headaches and seizure disorders. He also addresses occipital neuralgia, a specific type of nerve pain affecting the back of the head and neck. Dr. Patel incorporates physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans when …appropriate, and he has expertise in therapeutic hypothermia for critical neurological conditions.