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Dr. Kavita Shanker-Patel, MD

Dr. Kavita Shanker-Patel, MD

Primary Care Doctor
3614 Providence Rd S, Ste 200, Waxhaw, NC
Growing up, I heard countless stories from my mother about my grandfather, a physician in India. Those stories planted a seed early on. My path into medicine felt almost inevitable, but it was during my family medicine rotation in medical school that everything clicked. Family medicine is built on relationships, and not just with individual patients but with entire families across generations. That realization sealed it for me. My approach to care is rooted in education and partnership. Before walking into any visit, I take the time to review as much about my patient as possible so I can be fully present and prepared. From there, my goal is to make sure every patient understands what I'm sharing with them. Decisions are made together, not for them. I believe that an informed patient is better equipped to prevent and manage disease, a philosophy that guides everything I do. Outside of the exam room, my life is full. My husband and I have a daughter in elementary school who keeps us busy, in a good way. Reading is a true passion of mine, and someday I hope to have my own home library. My daughter and I share a love of classical Indian dance, a tradition I grew up with and am proud to pass along. As a family, we travel whenever we can. We're happiest just about anywhere, but we could stay forever on the beach. I grew up in a suburb of Chicago with two younger brothers.
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About Dr. Kavita Shanker-Patel

Growing up, I heard countless stories from my mother about my grandfather, a physician in India. Those stories planted a seed early on. My path into medicine felt almost inevitable, but it was during my family medicine rotation in medical school that everything clicked. Family medicine is built on relationships, and not just with individual patients but with entire families across generations. That realization sealed it for me. My approach to care is rooted in education and partnership. Before walking into any visit, I take the time to review as much about my patient as possible so I can be fully present and prepared. From there, my goal is to make sure every patient understands what I'm sharing with them. Decisions are made together, not for them. I believe that an informed patient is better equipped to prevent and manage disease, a philosophy that guides everything I do. Outside of the exam room, my life is full. My husband and I have a daughter in elementary school who keeps us busy, in a good way. Reading is a true passion of mine, and someday I hope to have my own home library. My daughter and I share a love of classical Indian dance, a tradition I grew up with and am proud to pass along. As a family, we travel whenever we can. We're happiest just about anywhere, but we could stay forever on the beach. I grew up in a suburb of Chicago with two younger brothers.

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Office location

Novant Health Waxhaw Family & Sports Medicine
3614 Providence Rd S, Ste 200, Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Board certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - Rush University, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences (Residency)

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Spanish

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Female

NPI number

1124384789

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Dr. Kavita Shanker-Patel speaks English, Hindi, and Spanish.

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