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Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD

Interventional Cardiology Age 57
Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD
4.8 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Smithtown, NY.
Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD
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Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD

Interventional Cardiology Age 57
Smithtown, NY
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Smithtown, NY.

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Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Smithtown, NY and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University. They currently practice at Rakesh B. Patel, Smithtown, NY and are affiliated with South Shore University Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Heart Murmur, Cardiomyopathy and Dilated among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Patel also speaks Gujarati and Hindi. Dr. Patel is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Background Check
2 Malpractice Claims Found
Settlement (9/18/2019)
Settlement (9/29/2020)
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Locations

  1. 1 Rakesh B. Patel Physician PC
    48 Route 25A Ste 103, Smithtown, NY 11787

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May 19, 2023
Dr. Patel was very kind, explained everything to me, and answered all my questions. He also seems very intelligent and experienced. Overall, I felt well taken care of. Lastly, his staff including the front desk personnel and the ultrasound tech were extremely welcoming, kind, and helpful.
— May 19, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • As a cardiologist I treat and care for all of my patients as if they were my own family.

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Biography
  • Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is an interventional cardiology specialist in Smithtown, NY and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University in 1990. He specializes in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology
Specialties
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Coney Island Hospital|Stony Brook University Hospital S U N Y Health Sciences Center
    1993
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stony Brook University Hosp|Stony Brook University Medical Center
    2001
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Patel frequently treats the following conditions: Heart Murmur, Cardiomyopathy and Dilated. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • South Shore University Hospital

    301 E Main St, Bay Shore, NY

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

    1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY

  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY