Raj Patel, MD

Dr. Raj Patel, MD, is a board-certified family physician and founder of Medical Options for Wellness in Dublin, California, where he provides integrative, root-cause care exclusively through telemedicine for patients worldwide. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Patel transitioned from traditional family medicine to functional medicine, earning certification in the Shoemaker Protocol for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and mold/biotoxin illnesses, as well as training in Lyme disease and environmental health. Specializing in CIRS, Lyme, and related conditions like MCAS and chronic fatigue, he guides patients through the Shoemaker Protocol with environmental assessments, detoxification, and personalized strategies to alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation for lasting recovery. An educator and advocate, Dr. Patel empowers individuals to overcome complex environmental illnesses through virtual consultations and evidence-based protocols.