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Dr. Chintan Patel

Veterinarian

Dr. Chintan Patel, originally from India, joined SGVH in 2022 and became a veterinarian in 2023 after completing his U.S. licensure. With special interests in medicine and radiology, he is dedicated to compassionate patient care. Outside the clinic, he enjoys time with his family and pets.

I am Dr. Chintan Patel. I was born and raised in India and completed my Veterinary education there. I came to the United States in 2017 and started working in an emergency specialty hospital while pursuing a licensure exam.

From a very young age, I knew I wanted to become a veterinarian, and with that passion, I started volunteering in animal shelters. I joined SGVH in 2022 as a head technician and became a veterinarian in February 2023. I have since then been working as a Veterinarian at SGVH.

I have a special interest in medicine and radiology. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and pets.

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Dr. Joel Friedman

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Dr. Joel Friedman founded St. Georges Veterinary Hospital in 1978 after earning his DVM from the University of the Philippines. With interests in dermatology, dentistry, parasitology, and internal medicine, he has long been dedicated to patient care. Now enjoying semi-retirement, Dr. Friedman spends time with family, his Scottish Terrier Molly, and his many passions - sports, golf, pickleball, concerts, and baseball history - while still greeting clients at the hospital each summer.

Dr. Vivian Ng

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Dr. Vivian Ng, Medical Director at St. Georges, earned her DVM from Atlantic Veterinary College in 2009. With 14 years of experience, she specializes in geriatric pet care and is dedicated to preserving the human-animal bond through compassionate, personalized medicine. At home, she enjoys life with her cat Archie, tuxedo cat Betty, and Shih Tzu Bubbio.

Dr. Ariel Smith

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Dr. Ariel Smith Roman joined the team in July 2025. She began her career at Tuder Veterinary Group, a walk-in clinic with locations in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Bayonne, before moving to Maywood Veterinary Clinic and later spending a year doing relief work.