Dr. Patel, originally from Houston, is an invasive cardiologist with board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and nuclear cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Patel graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Texas at Austin. He completed medical school and internal medicine residency at The University of Texas – Houston. He completed a fellowship at The Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Va.
Dr. Patel’s interests include preventive cardiology, nuclear cardiology, ischemic heart disease, and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Patel also has experience in sleep medicine for which he is board eligible.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
Fellowship
Medical College of Virginia
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Congestive Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Stroke
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 349 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
The office staff and the nurses are always spectacular and Dr. Patel is my hero.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Patel and I have had a 25 year long professional relationship as my cardiologist and most trusted medical professional. He always does his best to welcome me, engage in healthy discussions regarding my past and current issues and how I might control them. His mannerisms are always professional and personable in a way that makes you feel comfortable and at ease. I have the utmost respect for Dr Patel.
October 17, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is our favorite doctor for the whole family. My husband is the patient as well. He does a fine job.
September 30, 2026
5
It was my first visit and am pleased to say that I am very happy with my experience at the cardiovascular clinic
September 24, 2026
5
Dr Patel takes the time to listen and explain my diagnosis and treatment plan. I have a lot of confidence in him.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr. Patel has been my doctor for years. I trust him and he takes good care of me.
September 13, 2026
5
Thanks!!
September 14, 2026
5
The best, as usual.
September 12, 2026
5
Feel like family
September 12, 2026
5
Latasha, the MA, was very kind and personable. Dr Patel was very professional and provided great care. He listened to my questions and concerns.
September 10, 2026
5
Excellent visit. Dr was very friendly and answered all my questions.
September 6, 2026
5
Very professional.
September 6, 2026
4
Doctor seemed preoccupied with other things. In the past he has been outstanding.
August 29, 2026
5
Everything was fine!
August 29, 2026
5
I am a long time patient of Dr Patel and look forward to his excellent care.
August 28, 2026
5
Dr. Patel candor is sincerely required an needed. I can not thank him enough!!
August 27, 2026
5
Everything was great.The Dr.Patel and the entire staff wad very Professional and warm, and very friendly.
August 26, 2026
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Patel treating me for my heart and my condition. And he's a great doctor. All the staff is great there too. And it's great to have a good condition and a good doctor. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is wonderful. He listens to all your concerns. The practice, the office is great. Never have to wait very long. Very satisfied.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Patel was easy to talk to. He answered all my questions and we established a plan to move forward.
August 23, 2026
5
Dr Patel and his nurse were very attentive!!
August 14, 2026
5
Goon experience
August 14, 2026
5
Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. My visit with Dr Patel was very pleasant. He answered all of my questions and concerns. I found him to have a good bedside manner.
August 13, 2026
5
Great Doctor Love that he has taken care of me for so many years Dhaval Patel
August 12, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is GREAT! Patient, Warm, Knowledgeable, listens, answers every question....... The staff is Wonderful!!!!!
August 10, 2026
5
Great doctor who is easy to talk to.
August 8, 2026
5
Great visit
August 1, 2026
5
Very informative. Listened Ned very carefully to my concerns
August 1, 2026
5
Thank you
August 1, 2026
5
He was very professional and concerned about my situation.
July 27, 2026
5
The office staff and the nurses are always spectacular and Dr. Patel is my hero.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Patel and I have had a 25 year long professional relationship as my cardiologist and most trusted medical professional. He always does his best to welcome me, engage in healthy discussions regarding my past and current issues and how I might control them. His mannerisms are always professional and personable in a way that makes you feel comfortable and at ease. I have the utmost respect for Dr Patel.
October 17, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is our favorite doctor for the whole family. My husband is the patient as well. He does a fine job.
September 30, 2026
5
It was my first visit and am pleased to say that I am very happy with my experience at the cardiovascular clinic
September 24, 2026
5
Dr Patel takes the time to listen and explain my diagnosis and treatment plan. I have a lot of confidence in him.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr. Patel has been my doctor for years. I trust him and he takes good care of me.
September 13, 2026
5
Thanks!!
September 14, 2026
5
The best, as usual.
September 12, 2026
5
Feel like family
September 12, 2026
5
Latasha, the MA, was very kind and personable. Dr Patel was very professional and provided great care. He listened to my questions and concerns.
September 10, 2026
5
Excellent visit. Dr was very friendly and answered all my questions.
September 6, 2026
5
Very professional.
September 6, 2026
5
Everything was fine!
August 29, 2026
5
I am a long time patient of Dr Patel and look forward to his excellent care.
August 28, 2026
5
Dr. Patel candor is sincerely required an needed. I can not thank him enough!!
August 27, 2026
5
Everything was great.The Dr.Patel and the entire staff wad very Professional and warm, and very friendly.
August 26, 2026
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Patel treating me for my heart and my condition. And he's a great doctor. All the staff is great there too. And it's great to have a good condition and a good doctor. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is wonderful. He listens to all your concerns. The practice, the office is great. Never have to wait very long. Very satisfied.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Patel was easy to talk to. He answered all my questions and we established a plan to move forward.
August 23, 2026
5
Dr Patel and his nurse were very attentive!!
August 14, 2026
5
Goon experience
August 14, 2026
5
Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. My visit with Dr Patel was very pleasant. He answered all of my questions and concerns. I found him to have a good bedside manner.
August 13, 2026
5
Great Doctor Love that he has taken care of me for so many years Dhaval Patel
August 12, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is GREAT! Patient, Warm, Knowledgeable, listens, answers every question....... The staff is Wonderful!!!!!
August 10, 2026
5
Great doctor who is easy to talk to.
August 8, 2026
5
Great visit
August 1, 2026
5
Very informative. Listened Ned very carefully to my concerns
August 1, 2026
5
Thank you
August 1, 2026
5
He was very professional and concerned about my situation.
July 27, 2026
4
Doctor seemed preoccupied with other things. In the past he has been outstanding.
August 29, 2026
4
Doctor seemed preoccupied with other things. In the past he has been outstanding.
August 29, 2026
5
The office staff and the nurses are always spectacular and Dr. Patel is my hero.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Patel and I have had a 25 year long professional relationship as my cardiologist and most trusted medical professional. He always does his best to welcome me, engage in healthy discussions regarding my past and current issues and how I might control them. His mannerisms are always professional and personable in a way that makes you feel comfortable and at ease. I have the utmost respect for Dr Patel.
October 17, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is our favorite doctor for the whole family. My husband is the patient as well. He does a fine job.
September 30, 2026
5
It was my first visit and am pleased to say that I am very happy with my experience at the cardiovascular clinic
September 24, 2026
5
Dr Patel takes the time to listen and explain my diagnosis and treatment plan. I have a lot of confidence in him.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr. Patel has been my doctor for years. I trust him and he takes good care of me.
September 13, 2026
5
Thanks!!
September 14, 2026
5
The best, as usual.
September 12, 2026
5
Feel like family
September 12, 2026
5
Latasha, the MA, was very kind and personable. Dr Patel was very professional and provided great care. He listened to my questions and concerns.
September 10, 2026
5
Excellent visit. Dr was very friendly and answered all my questions.
September 6, 2026
5
Very professional.
September 6, 2026
5
Everything was fine!
August 29, 2026
5
I am a long time patient of Dr Patel and look forward to his excellent care.
August 28, 2026
5
Dr. Patel candor is sincerely required an needed. I can not thank him enough!!
August 27, 2026
5
Everything was great.The Dr.Patel and the entire staff wad very Professional and warm, and very friendly.
August 26, 2026
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Patel treating me for my heart and my condition. And he's a great doctor. All the staff is great there too. And it's great to have a good condition and a good doctor. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is wonderful. He listens to all your concerns. The practice, the office is great. Never have to wait very long. Very satisfied.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Patel was easy to talk to. He answered all my questions and we established a plan to move forward.
August 23, 2026
5
Dr Patel and his nurse were very attentive!!
August 14, 2026
5
Goon experience
August 14, 2026
5
Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. My visit with Dr Patel was very pleasant. He answered all of my questions and concerns. I found him to have a good bedside manner.
August 13, 2026
5
Great Doctor Love that he has taken care of me for so many years Dhaval Patel
August 12, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is GREAT! Patient, Warm, Knowledgeable, listens, answers every question....... The staff is Wonderful!!!!!
August 10, 2026
5
Great doctor who is easy to talk to.
August 8, 2026
5
Great visit
August 1, 2026
5
Very informative. Listened Ned very carefully to my concerns
August 1, 2026
5
Thank you
August 1, 2026
5
He was very professional and concerned about my situation.
July 27, 2026
5
Dr Patel and I have had a 25 year long professional relationship as my cardiologist and most trusted medical professional. He always does his best to welcome me, engage in healthy discussions regarding my past and current issues and how I might control them. His mannerisms are always professional and personable in a way that makes you feel comfortable and at ease. I have the utmost respect for Dr Patel.
October 17, 2026
5
The office staff and the nurses are always spectacular and Dr. Patel is my hero.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is our favorite doctor for the whole family. My husband is the patient as well. He does a fine job.
September 30, 2026
5
It was my first visit and am pleased to say that I am very happy with my experience at the cardiovascular clinic
September 24, 2026
5
Thanks!!
September 14, 2026
5
Dr Patel takes the time to listen and explain my diagnosis and treatment plan. I have a lot of confidence in him.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr. Patel has been my doctor for years. I trust him and he takes good care of me.
September 13, 2026
5
The best, as usual.
September 12, 2026
5
Feel like family
September 12, 2026
5
Latasha, the MA, was very kind and personable. Dr Patel was very professional and provided great care. He listened to my questions and concerns.
September 10, 2026
5
Very professional.
September 6, 2026
5
Excellent visit. Dr was very friendly and answered all my questions.
September 6, 2026
4
Doctor seemed preoccupied with other things. In the past he has been outstanding.
August 29, 2026
5
Everything was fine!
August 29, 2026
5
I am a long time patient of Dr Patel and look forward to his excellent care.
August 28, 2026
5
Dr. Patel candor is sincerely required an needed. I can not thank him enough!!
August 27, 2026
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Patel treating me for my heart and my condition. And he's a great doctor. All the staff is great there too. And it's great to have a good condition and a good doctor. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is wonderful. He listens to all your concerns. The practice, the office is great. Never have to wait very long. Very satisfied.
August 26, 2026
5
Everything was great.The Dr.Patel and the entire staff wad very Professional and warm, and very friendly.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Patel was easy to talk to. He answered all my questions and we established a plan to move forward.
August 23, 2026
5
Dr Patel and his nurse were very attentive!!
August 14, 2026
5
Goon experience
August 14, 2026
5
Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. My visit with Dr Patel was very pleasant. He answered all of my questions and concerns. I found him to have a good bedside manner.
August 13, 2026
5
Great Doctor Love that he has taken care of me for so many years Dhaval Patel
August 12, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is GREAT! Patient, Warm, Knowledgeable, listens, answers every question....... The staff is Wonderful!!!!!
August 10, 2026
5
Great doctor who is easy to talk to.
August 8, 2026
5
Great visit
August 1, 2026
5
Very informative. Listened Ned very carefully to my concerns
August 1, 2026
5
Thank you
August 1, 2026
5
He was very professional and concerned about my situation.
July 27, 2026
5
He was very professional and concerned about my situation.
July 27, 2026
5
Thank you
August 1, 2026
5
Very informative. Listened Ned very carefully to my concerns
August 1, 2026
5
Great visit
August 1, 2026
5
Great doctor who is easy to talk to.
August 8, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is GREAT! Patient, Warm, Knowledgeable, listens, answers every question....... The staff is Wonderful!!!!!
August 10, 2026
5
Great Doctor Love that he has taken care of me for so many years Dhaval Patel
August 12, 2026
5
Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. My visit with Dr Patel was very pleasant. He answered all of my questions and concerns. I found him to have a good bedside manner.
August 13, 2026
5
Goon experience
August 14, 2026
5
Dr Patel and his nurse were very attentive!!
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Patel was easy to talk to. He answered all my questions and we established a plan to move forward.
August 23, 2026
5
Everything was great.The Dr.Patel and the entire staff wad very Professional and warm, and very friendly.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is wonderful. He listens to all your concerns. The practice, the office is great. Never have to wait very long. Very satisfied.
August 26, 2026
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Patel treating me for my heart and my condition. And he's a great doctor. All the staff is great there too. And it's great to have a good condition and a good doctor. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Patel candor is sincerely required an needed. I can not thank him enough!!
August 27, 2026
5
I am a long time patient of Dr Patel and look forward to his excellent care.
August 28, 2026
5
Everything was fine!
August 29, 2026
4
Doctor seemed preoccupied with other things. In the past he has been outstanding.
August 29, 2026
5
Excellent visit. Dr was very friendly and answered all my questions.
September 6, 2026
5
Very professional.
September 6, 2026
5
Latasha, the MA, was very kind and personable. Dr Patel was very professional and provided great care. He listened to my questions and concerns.
September 10, 2026
5
Feel like family
September 12, 2026
5
The best, as usual.
September 12, 2026
5
Dr. Patel has been my doctor for years. I trust him and he takes good care of me.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr Patel takes the time to listen and explain my diagnosis and treatment plan. I have a lot of confidence in him.
September 13, 2026
5
Thanks!!
September 14, 2026
5
It was my first visit and am pleased to say that I am very happy with my experience at the cardiovascular clinic
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is our favorite doctor for the whole family. My husband is the patient as well. He does a fine job.
September 30, 2026
5
The office staff and the nurses are always spectacular and Dr. Patel is my hero.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Patel and I have had a 25 year long professional relationship as my cardiologist and most trusted medical professional. He always does his best to welcome me, engage in healthy discussions regarding my past and current issues and how I might control them. His mannerisms are always professional and personable in a way that makes you feel comfortable and at ease. I have the utmost respect for Dr Patel.
October 17, 2026
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