Silka C. Patel, MD, MPH
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Gujarati
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Silka C. Patel
Professional Titles
- Director, Medical Student Clerkship
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Silka Patel, M.D, MPH, is committed to patient education as the cornerstone of her clinical practice. She believes that helping patients understand their health, as well as their medical options is an important part of the doctor-patient relationship.
Along with general obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Patel also has a special interest in adolescent care. She enjoys being able to offer patients a wide variety of medical and surgical options.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
- 1132 Annapolis Road, Lower Level 100, Odenton, MD 21113
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-0400
- fax: 410-874-1594
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011
- Medical Education: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, MD, 2007
- Graduate School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, MPH, 2006
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
53 ratings, 22 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr. Patel is always great! Relatable and answered all my questions succinctly which I appreciated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Really appreciated the time and personalized guidance from this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
I am very happy to provide comments about my first visit to John Hopkins. Dr. Patel, is awesome! She explained my health issues with clarity and sensitivity. She was very gentle in examining me and I felt comfortable. I left my appointment saying to my son, ""I wish Dr. Patel was my doctor. I was impressed by her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Provider and nurse were compassionate helpful and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Dr. Patel was attentive, thorough, provided helpful information that I did not know regarding the latest medical evidence about my health conditions, and gave practical advise. She is genuinely kind. I will make any future appointments with her in this specialty and had complete confidence in her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Provider was very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Patel knows me and my history and is so knowledgeable and helpful to me. She is kind and caring and the best GYN I know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
She was absolutely amazing and made me feel very comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
This provider is very knowledgeable and takes time to make sure the patient understands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr Patel offered recommendations for improving health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Patel was a great listener and provided me with a lot of good information regarding my medical issue. She helped me with a medical solution to an ongoing problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Listened.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Patel was kind, she listened, offered possible paths forward, and ordered additional testing to help determine steps moving forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Excellent bedside manner. She explained things slowly and carefully. She was attentive and responsive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
She was very helpful, understanding and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr. Patel was very professional, courteous, personable, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr. Silka Patel is the best doctor I've been to recently, I've been struggling to find a good gynecologist and have had very bad experiences. She listens, understands and addresses issues and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Dr. Patel is always professional and listens to my concerns,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Dr Patel is very thorough and caring. She is always very detailed and explains everything with care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Very informative and explains things in detail!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Dr. Patel was very attentive and addressed all my concerns. She discussed options, ordered labs and followed up on the results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
She's thorough and she explains my care very detailed but in a way I could understand it. She made me feel seen heard and comfortable.