Shweta Patel

Dr. Shweta Patel, MD: Your Guide to Hormonal Health and Women's Wellness

Dr. Shweta Patel is a highly regarded OB/GYN, passionate women's health advocate, and author dedicated to empowering women to understand their hormones and take controlof their health. With over a decade of experience in medicine, Dr. Patel specializes in breaking down complex topics like menopause, perimenopause, PCOS, hormonal weight gain, and fertility into actionable insights-with a touch of humor and straight talk.

As a first-generation immigrant and former Navy physician, Dr. Patel's journey to becoming a leading voice in women's wellness is both inspiring and unconventional. She's worked across diverse medical settings, bringing a blend of medical expertise and compassion to her mission: making healthcare accessible, relatable, and empowering for women navigating every stage of life. From understanding hormonal imbalances to managing menopause and everything in between, Dr. Patel's work is grounded in educating women and helping them thrive.

In her debut book, The Book of Hormones: The Ultimate Playbook for Women's Health and Hormonal Balance Through Every Stage of Life, Dr. Patel offers a practical guide for tackling the challenges of hormonal health-whether it's managing hot flashes, understanding your cycle, boosting your sex drive, or decoding mood swings. Written in a style that's equal parts Mindy Kaling and Carrie Bradshaw, Dr. Patel makes hormonal health approachable, engaging, and dare we say, fun.

As the founder of Gaya Wellness, a virtual women's healthcare platform, Dr. Patel is pioneering a modern approach to women's wellness, offering holistic, integrative care tailored to real-life struggles like insomnia, weight gain, and low energy. She's passionate about helping women find solutions that work-whether through evidence-based medicine, alternative therapies, or simply understanding their own bodies better.

When she's not writing or treating patients, Dr. Patel can be found working on her next project, mentoring women on their health journeys, or spending time with her two rescue dogs. She invites you to join her community of readers, take control of your health, and discover what it means to truly thrive.