Gita Patel

About Gita

Gita Patel is a Board-Certified and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with 27 years of experience in providing personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy. Gita has been a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and a Certified Insulin Pump Trainer since 2003. She has empowered countless individuals with diabetes by providing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively manage their condition and improve their quality of life. She is also expert in providing care to individuals with kidney disease and has helped clients make strategic dietary changes to slow the progression of kidney disease and prevent end-stage renal failure. She has earned a Certificate of Training in Obesity for Adults and Pediatrics and supports clients in achieving sustainable weight loss and making healthier lifestyle choices to improve their overall health.

Approach to care

As a dietitian focused on healthy eating, weight loss, and diabetes management, my approach would be centered around a personalized, holistic, and sustainable plan that empowers clients to make lasting changes. I begin by understanding my client’s lifestyle, preferences, health conditions, and goals. Every person is unique, so their eating habits should reflect that.

Your first session with Gita

our first session we will discuss your your health background, current medical conditions, medications, and any past diet or nutrition-related experiences and eating habits/food preferences/food intolerances. This helps me get a comprehensive understanding of your health and identify any areas of focus for our plan, whether it’s managing diabetes, weight loss, or improving overall nutrition. I’ll outline the next steps—whether it’s tracking your food intake, setting up follow-up visits, or introducing new healthy habits. I’ll also explain how I’ll be supporting you along the way—whether through follow-up appointments, online tools, or check-ins to ensure progress.

Education

Masters on food, nutrition and dietetics

Hobbies

Travel, hiking, gardening, cooking and reading

Licenses and Certifications