Meet Dr Akhil, MD

Certifications and Licensure

• Licensed to practice in Florida: #ME 122189
• Licensed to practice in Montana: #156178
• Chair, Finance & Audit Committee, Emergency Assistance Foundation (2022)
• Society of International Business Fellows – Executive Committee 2021
• Leadership, AAPI – National Physician Organization (2015 – 2019)
• Chair, GME Advisory Committee, USF (2012 – 2015)
• Founder, Faculty Development Committee, USF (2014)
• Resident Leader, Education & Peer Review, USF (2013 – 2015)

Hospital and Academic Appointments

• Best Value Healthcare August 2015 – December 2015
  Internal Medicine Physician
• VIP Care January 2016 – August 2019
  Internal Medicine Physician
• San Bernardino Innovage, A PACE program – September 2019 – December 2019
  Internal Medicine Physician Team Leader
• Kentfield Hospital, March 2020 – Current
  Internal Medicine Long Term
• Acute Care Facility
  Internal Medicine Physician

Education

• University of Florida – Gainesville, FL (August 2004 – May 2008)
  B.S. in Biological & Medical Sciences 
• University of Florida College of Medicine – Gainesville, FL (August 2008 – May 2012)
  Doctor of Medicine
• University of South Florida – Tampa, FL (July 2012 – July 2015)
  Internal Medicine Residency

They want steady energy, clear focus, better sleep, and a body that doesn’t feel like it’s working against them. I hear this all the time, and I get it. I’ve seen how frustrating it can be when everything looks “normal” on paper, but you still don’t feel right.

I’m Dr. Akhil Patel, a board-certified Internal Medicine physician. Over the past decade, I’ve helped patients get to the root of issues like fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and hormonal imbalances. My approach is thorough, practical, and built around your real life, not generic advice.

Even subtle shifts in your body can have a big impact on how you feel. By digging deeper and understanding what’s really going on, we can create a plan that helps you feel like you again, clear, steady, and strong.

You don’t need a total overhaul. You just need care that actually listens to what your body’s been trying to say.

“Most patients don’t want to feel like they’re 25 again. They just want to feel like themselves again.” – Akhil Patel

Meet Collin Dees, MPAS, PA-C

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude in the Accelerated Program at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA
• 2 years of experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant in a Hospital Setting
• NCAA Division II Wrestler for Seton Hill University, awarded the PSAC Scholar Athlete Award in 2015

Collin is a diligent Physician Assistant, skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide array of patients. His dedication to perpetual learning and improvement is an integral part of his success in transforming the lives of his patients.

Upon graduating and excelling in the workforce, Collin made the realization that his passion for preventative, lifestyle medicine was not being fulfilled. This led to him seeking further education in the realm of Functional Medicine and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, where he thrives.

Collin’s foundational knowledge of nutrition and exercise fundamentals is the backbone of his treatment plans. He is a provider that truly practices what he preaches.

“I believe my purpose is to use my gifts to help every patient become the best version of themself” – Collin Dees