Dr. Rikin Patel is a pediatrician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto. He completed his pediatric residency at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Prior to that he completed a Masters in Health Policy Planning and Finance from the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He currently works for Scarborough Health Network and is a founding member of Markham Kids Clinic where he actively discusses plant-based nutrition interventions for children and teenagers. He recently completed the Plant Based Certificate program through the T Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University. He recently spoke as a panel member at the KW Veg Fest focusing on plant based nutrition for a pediatric population.
Dr. Patel is passionate about promoting a culture of wellness and resilience within physician and trainee communities through medical improv, meditation and plant-based nutrition. Dr. Patel initially switched to a plant-based diet to deepen his yoga and meditation practice and has been reaping the benefits of this lifestyle transformation for the last 15 years. In addition to practicing yoga, Dr. Patel is a Shoalin Kung Fu instructor and has been pracitcing for over 30 years. 

I am a board certified physician right outside of Atlanta in Sandy Springs, GA. I am board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. After losing my parents at an early age and having my own medical concerns, I was inspired by a family friend to research a plant based diet.  Afterwards I decided to adopt a plant based diet and become board certified in Lifestyle Medicine. I use Lifestyle Medicine principles in my everyday practice of medicine. I just opened a practice, Flourish Pediatrics, which focuses on providing pediatric care from the age of birth to college and implementing a plant based/plant positve dietwith lifestyle medicine principles such as physical activity, stress management, sleep improvement strategies to prevent chronic or preventable medical conditions in my patients and families that I treat.  

I have followed a plant-based diet since 1976 and a low fat, 100% plant-based diet for several years. As a general practice physician, I see the adverse effects of the Standard American Diet in my practice on a daily basis. Infants and children are constipated, overweight, and obese, with acne and back and joint pain. They have developmental and learning problems, including autism. They are sick often. Their parents often see them as normal. There is a better way, and it is to start off life and continue it on a diet that supports personal health and the health of nature and the planet. I would like to have consultations with patients who seek guidance on the path towards a plant-based diet.

My husband and I read the China Study in 2010 and immediately put down the book and cleaned out our kitchen! The evidence is overwhelming that a Whole-Food, Plant-Based diet is the healthiest way to eat and live. We have been WFPB ever since and are raising our kids that way as well. The more I’ve learned over the last few years, the more I am convinced that poor nutrition is at the root of the vast majority of medical problems. I find myself talking about nutrition at just about every patient visit! I have recently started a shared medical appointment for adults and kids interested in learning more about WFPB nutrition and the associated health benefits. I am so excited to be bringing this knowledge to the world of pediatrics! Children can grow and thrive and prevent a world of health problems by adopting a WFPB lifestyle right from the start!

I have been a supporter of Forks over Knives and The Plantrician Project for the past two years. I have a Certification in Clinical Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Foundation through eCornell University. As a practicing pediatrician I have witnessed the obesity epidemic growing over the past 38 years and feel strongly that we can control this, as well as the “adult” diseases of heart disease and diabetes through the widespread use of whole food, plant-based nutrition for our population.

I am a personal trainer/strength coach who focuses on traditional, whole body, strength based exercises for the overall well being of the client. I personally lead a plant based lifestyle and offer knowledge and assistance to clients who are either currently plant based or interested in making the transition. I also refer them to others in my plant based network if there is anything I’m not as well versed in.

Plant-based Pediatrician, Plant-based Nutrition Certified from eCornell

I seek to team with children and their parents to support optimal health and wellness. Services include general medical care and education on nutrition and disease prevention. A healthy balance of mind, body and spirit is our goal.

I’m a pediatric cardiologist specializing in preventive cardiology. I completed the 2 year fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. I am also trained in Mindfulness Stress Reduction. I believe that diet – especially a plant based diet is essential for good health.

We welcome patients to learn more about the many healthcare benefits of plant-based nutrition. Join us in this global healthcare mission to spread the word that the consumption of a plant-based diet leads to less chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

Dr. Reshma Shah is a board-certified pediatric physician practicing in the Bay Area. She obtained her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Johns Hopkins University and her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Shah has a strong interest in family health and wellness, with a focus on plant-based nutrition. She completed a certification program in Plant-Based Nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell as well as a Professional Plant-Based Nutrition Cooking certification through Rouxbe Cooking School.