Our Team

Dr. Shweta Patel, MD, FACOG

FOUNDER AND YOUR PERSONAL DOCTOR

My name is Shweta Patel, and I am the founder of Gaya Wellness- a platform that provides women with virtually comprehensive and convenient healthcare and wellness.

I am a board-certified and established OB/GYN in the Winter Garden community of Florida. I obtained my medical degree from my home state, SUNY Buffalo, NY. I was commissioned into the United States Navy and served for 13 years as a medical officer. I moved to Florida four years ago and started a hospital-owned practice where I provided obstetrical and gynecological care in person.

The onset of the pandemic highlighted a critical breakdown in women’s healthcare experience. Women needed to feel heard, understood, and clear on their choices and next steps. And these needs were not being met in the 15 minutes allotted to them ( if even that long). This is what inspired the creation of Gaya Wellness. Now, women can get holistic care when needed and from wherever convenient. We are on a mission to transform how women are taken care of into an engaging and empowering experience.

When I am not working on growing Gaya Wellness or seeing patients, I usually spend time with my fur babies (Dash and Mimi), exploring new places, listening to live music, or practicing major self-care (my favorite—facials!).

Our Advisory Board

Dr. Ekta Patel

Dr. Patel is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). She completed her Medical Training at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in North Carolina and has 24 years of clinical experience in hospital and outpatient medicine. She brings her general, preventative, and administrative medicine expertise to Gaya Wellness, where she serves as the co-founder and advisor.

Dr. Jeris Cox

Dr. Cox is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility from the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG). She received her medical doctorate from Albany Medical School in Albany, New York. She retired from the Army in 2020, after serving for 12 years on active duty, and moved to Charleston, SC, where she now runs an established and renowned fertility practice. She brings her expertise in fertility and endocrinology and business prowess to Gaya Wellness, serving as an advisor.

Dr. Stephanie Williams

Dr. Williams is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). She received her medical doctorate from Loma Linda University and completed her postgraduate training at the University of Virginia. She brings her expertise in general obstetrics and gynecology, as well as her vast experience in administrative medicine and quality assurance, to Gaya Wellness, where she serves as an advisor.

Dr. Nicole Cassler

Dr. Cassler is board-certified in Dermatology from the American Board of Dermatology (ABOD). She received her medical doctorate from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (UUSUHS). She served with the United States Navy for 13 years, functioning in various roles, including flight surgeon and lieutenant commander. She now practices in Tacoma, Washington. She brings her expertise in skin disorders, as well as her strong leadership and operational experience as a military officer, to Gaya Wellness, where she serves as an advisor.

Jessica Villegas

Jessica is the founder of Hilite Coaching & Consulting. She earned her degree in Organizational Communications and Leadership Studies from UCF and a Professional Coaching certification from Coach Training EDU, an ICF-accredited institution. She brings her expertise in personal and professional coaching to Gaya Wellness, both as a Success Coach For Bloom: Ultimate Wellness 6-Week Program and as an advisor.