Pruthvi Patel, M.D., is pleased to be a new physician at the DeTar Family Medicine Center and is now accepting new patients.

A native of Virginia, Dr. Patel attended medical school at the Medical University of Silesia School of Medicine in Katowice, Poland.

Dr. Patel always knew she wanted to help people, and being a family care physician allows her to help in a way that no other profession can. Dr. Patel grew up in Gloucester, VA, but has lived in towns of all sizes, from Brooklyn, NY, to Katowice, Poland. She is excited by the opportunity to work in a new program, one that she can help mold.

“Victoria reminds me of my hometown of Newport News. When my husband and I made our first visit here, we fell in love with the small-town atmosphere and the inclusiveness we felt here. We’re far away from our family, and my husband wanted to make sure I had a second family wherever I went. I have found that here in Victoria. I cannot wait to explore the community and learn more about what it offers.”