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Dr. Neil V. Patel, MD is a physician provider in Chicago, IL specializing in physician and family medicine. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School in 2021 and has 5 years of experience. Dr. Neil V. Patel, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Boston Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine - South Loop - Roosevelt Collection.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Dr. Neil V. Patel, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School in 2021. He completed residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School (2021)
Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford (2025)
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Neil V. Patel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Neil V. Patel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Neil Patel's specialties are family medicine and physician. He practices in Chicago, IL and Rockford, IL. Dr. Patel's areas of expertise include depression, hypertension (high blood pressure), and acute care. He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Yext. He attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Rockford for residency. He is conversant in Gujarati.
