My story

Dr Patrick Gee

5 March 2025

Patrick Gee is a dedicated healthcare consultant and advocate for justice, committed to uplifting communities. With a background in criminal justice and a PhD in Justice, Law, & Criminology, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Virginia Department of Corrections Volunteerism Award and the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Owen Bell Award.

As a healthcare consultant and professional patient activist, Patrick has earned accolades such as the President’s Medal of the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation’s Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement Award. He is also the founder and chief executive of iAdvocate, Inc., a non-profit organisation that promotes health and wellness in underserved communities.

Despite living with diabetic kidney disease and undergoing multiple post-transplant surgeries, Patrick’s resilience shines through. His mantra, “I am the voice for the voiceless and the face for the faceless in the fight against kidney disease,” highlights his commitment to health equality. Patrick’s story reflects the power of perseverance and advocacy. Join him in his mission to ensure every voice is heard and everyone receives the care they deserve.

My name is Patrick Gee. As a diabetic kidney disease patient 7.6 years post-transplant, I am driven by a profound commitment to the mission of the Heart & Kidney Care Alliance. Together, we strive to illuminate the path toward awareness, education, and solutions for heart and kidney disease in underrepresented communities worldwide.
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Kidney disease advocate, National Kidney Federation (NKF)
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Kidney disease advocate, National Kidney Federation (NKF)
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Adriana Plevniak

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Angel Prince

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Type 2 diabetes advocate, International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Europe
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Kostas Tagkalos

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