Riya Patel is a recent graduate Physician Assistant who earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from St. Bonaventure University in May 2026. She was born and raised in South Jersey and has lived in the Vineland area for most of her life. Throughout her PA training, Riya completed clinical rotations in a variety of specialties, including family medicine, general surgery, emergency medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, dermatology, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, and urgent care. She has a particular interest in pediatrics, urgent care, and dermatology and is excited to begin her career as a Physician Assistant. Outside of medicine, Riya enjoys staying active through pickleball and running, as well as spending quality time with her family and friends.