Dr. Mukesh M. Patel

Dr. Mukesh Patel, age 70, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on June 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on 5/22/1953 in Anand, Gujarat, India. He was preceded in death by his parents Manubhai and Dhirajben Patel. He is survived by his siblings and their spouses: Rajendra and (Surekha) Patel, Mahesh and (Ranjana) Patel, Bhupendra and (Savita) Patel, Varsha Patel, and Hasu Amin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as many close friends.

He achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and a Doctorate in Medicine in the field of Psychiatry. He attended AUC College of Medicine, Psychiatry Residency at University of Virginia, and Geriatric Fellowship at University of Maryland.

He served the patients of Eastern State Hospital for over 17 years as a Psychiatrist before retiring in 2018; shortly after his retirement he returned to Eastern State Hospital as a locum tenens Psychiatrist for 1 ½ years. During his tenure at Eastern State Hospital, he imparted his knowledge of Pharmacy and Psychiatry to those with whom he worked.

Dr. Patel enjoyed traveling the world and spending time with family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at Bucktrout Funeral Home, 4124 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA on July 7, 2023, at 11 A.M. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://bucktroutfuneralhome.net/ for the Patel family.