Patel, Parag, DO

Consultant Cardiologist

Advocate Aurora Lutheran General Hospital

Chicago, Illinois, USA 

Dr. Parag V. Patel is an Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program at Advocate Aurora Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, with over 20 years of dedicated service advancing cardiac care in Kenya and across Africa. Born in Kenya, Dr. Patel began his humanitarian work by providing essential medical supplies—stethoscopes and textbooks—to underserved healthcare providers and has since expanded his impact to include advanced procedural training in pacemaker insertion and complex angioplasty techniques for cardiologists throughout the continent.

As President and Founder of Global FICCS, Dr. Patel leads a foundation committed to driving sustainable change in at-risk communities through comprehensive healthcare initiatives, mentorship programs, and educational scholarships. The organization's mission—to Educate, Elevate, and Empower—reflects Dr. Patel's lifelong commitment to building local capacity and improving cardiovascular outcomes in resource-limited settings.

Dr. Patel's unique combination of advanced interventional cardiology expertise, medical education leadership, and extensive global health experience makes him a leading voice in sustainable medical education and capacity building in developing healthcare systems.