While parents might occasionally cringe at what comes out of a child's mouth, it is one of the things that keeps Ankita Patel, DO, smiling at work each day. She chose pediatrics because she loves interacting with kids. Dr. Patel enjoys seeing her young patients as well as the day-to-day challenges of medicine. While Dr. Patel appreciates all aspects of general pediatrics, she really enjoys removing foreign objects like beads, erasers or food, from little ears and noses. Outside of the office, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with her husband and her own little one. They enjoy hosting game night, having friends over for dinner, playing Frisbee and being outdoors. In their free time they love to travel and explore other cultures and foods.