I graduated from University of London Medical School, London, England in 1979, after which I completed ten years of specialist training in England and at Tulane University Medical School, New Orleans, USA, before entering private practice. I have been a practicing doctor for over 40 years, hold multiple Board Certifications, appear in the Who's Who in the World, and have held leadership positions in both the Louisiana Heart Hospital Medical Group, and the Louisiana Heart Hospital, Lacombe, Louisiana. My extensive International training and experience provides me with the tools I need to create individualized treatment programs as well as provide guidance on preventive measures.
Dr. Umesh Patel diagnoses, provides care and support for patients who have Dysautonomia also known as ‘The Invisible Disease’.
Dysautonomia is an umbrella term for multiple conditions related to Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction eg. Orthostatic Hypotension [OH), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Tachycardia, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Swelling, Raynaud’s, Excessive Sweating, Temperature intolerance, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Mental Fog, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lyme disease, Adrenal & Thyroid Insufficiency, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Nausea, Bloating, Interstitial Cystitis, Medication Sensitivity, Allergies, Asthma, Mast Cell Activation Disorder [MCAD], Anxiety, Sleep Disorders, Hyperflexible joints [Ehlers Danlos Syndrome], Easy bruisability, etc.
The Autonomic Nervous System (the main control system of all the body’s organ systems) functions erratically. The patient will appear to be outwardly healthy but transient ANS (Autonomic Nervous System) dysfunction may cause sudden dizziness, passing out, profound weakness, severe blood pressure and heart rate fluctuation, temperature intolerance, shaking / shivering, breathlessness, chest discomfort, head and body pain, inattention, poor memory, concentration difficulty, anxiety, severe fatigue, etc.