Our Doctors

Dr. Patil grew up in India as part of a large family of doctors of human medicine. He was influenced by one of his teachers to pursue veterinary medicine. Dr. Patil graduated from Mysore Veterinary College in Bengaluru, India in 1981 with honors in pathology. While pursuing his veterinary studies he was also quite accomplished in sports and represented his University in Field Hockey.

Dr. Patil arrived in the United States in 1982 where he continued his veterinary studies in pathology. He received his Masters Degree in Pathology at Albany Medical College in 1985 and worked as a pathologist at New York University Medical Center for the next two years. In 1987, he chose to work more closely with pets and their owners and moved to Massachusetts to begin working as a small animal veterinarian at the New England Animal Medical Center in West Boylston. While continuing to work in West Boylston, Dr. Patil opened Compassion Veterinary Clinic on Hosmer Street in Marlborough, MA in August of 1989. Looking to expand his practice, Dr. Patil purchased and renovated the property located on 275 Boston Post Road East (the original Registry of Motor Vehicles in Marlborough). In 1995 he moved Compassion Veterinary Clinic to its current location.

Dr. Patil is actively involved in the World Vets Organization. This group of volunteers travel to countries/areas in need and provide charitable veterinary care. He also donates his time as a veterinarian and member of the board of trustees helping to run an animal shelter in Mysuru, India.

Dr. Patil has many interests beyond veterinary medicine. He enjoys outdoor activities that include whitewater rafting, hiking, and zip lining. Travel, however, is his passion along with his dream of visiting every country in the world.

Courtney Lewis graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She worked and volunteered at the Tufts Wildlife clinic before and during her time at the school, where she gained a deep appreciation for the wildlife of New England. Following graduation, Dr. Lewis worked on the North Shore for 5 years at a small animal/exotic/wildlife practice.

When the opportunity arose to work as a relief veterinarian in New South Wales, Australia, she jumped at the chance to work with their companion animals for a while. She worked there for 4 months before returning to practice in Massachusetts. In addition to working as a small animal veterinarian, Dr. Lewis has worked with exotic animals at a local zoo. She joined the team at Compassion Veterinary Clinic in 2008 as a relief veterinarian, and has since become invaluable to both staff and clients.

Dr. Lewis has a keen interest in all types of dance and has taught Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. She is a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism which involves historical studies in the Medieval Renaissance time period. Dr. Lewis enjoys spending time with her family and currently has one cat, Chloe Mau. Since the passing of her beloved dog, she has not yet had the heart to adopt another, but enjoys walking, and playing with the dogs in her neighborhood.

It all started in a log cabin in the woods...

Only kidding.  Actually, Dr. Hanneman was born in the suburbs of Chicago, but the other story sounds so much more interesting.

Raised both in Chicago and a suburb of NYC, she later graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Animal Science.  While there, she spent much time working as a groom in Cornell's polo barn and milking cows for NY state quality milk.  From there, she moved back to the Midwest and graduated from Purdue University Veterinary School.  After much soul searching, she decided to specialize in small animal medicine and followed Vet School with an internship in small animal medicine and surgery.  She has been at Compassion Veterinary Clinic in a part-time and relief capacity for over 15 years.

On a personal note, she and her husband, also a veterinarian, have 2 sons, 3 border collies and 2 cats.  Her hobbies include gardening, dog training, and competing her dogs in agility at the Masters level.  She is involved in The Sharing Foundation, a non-profit organization, promoting the welfare of Cambodian youth.  Having traveled to Cambodia, she enjoys travel and is hoping to visit more exotic locations in the future

Dr. Divya earned her degree in Veterinary Medicine from Bangalore Veterinary College India in 2013 she completed her internship working with a variety of species including household pets, farm animals, and wildlife. 

After receiving her license, she gained experience working for U.P. State Veterinary Council providing veterinary care for domestic animals and birds, as well as proactive monitoring against zoonotic diseases. 

In 2019, Dr. Divya and her family moved to Massachusetts. She worked as a research associate for a pharmaceutical company, working with laboratory animals while obtaining her license to practice in the United States.

Dr. Divya joined our team in June of 2024. She takes pride in delivering personalized care to each animal, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Divya is an active member of the AVMA and the IAVMA. She regularly participates in continuing education to stay up to date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Divya enjoys spending time with her son and family, traveling, reading, and gardening.