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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
4.8
Based on 379 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
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
I was able to get in and see Dr Patel right away and was grateful for that as my symptoms are concerning. Very proactive in getting me scheduled for the testing I need so we can determine what the next step should be.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. Patel and staff are the best!
July 19, 2026
5
The nurse and Doctor were both friendly and cared for me excellently !!!
July 18, 2026
5
Been going to Dr Patel for years and lucky I found him. He is a great Dr.
July 18, 2026
5
The check in person was very helpful and knowledgeable. The person who took your vitals and intake information about your visit was exceptional and listened to everything that was a concern. Dr. Patel was informative and listened to my concerns. He explained everything to me and why he was changing my medicine. Feel extremely confident that I am receiving the proper care.
July 15, 2026
5
Dr Patel & the staff are always very helpful & caring!!
July 10, 2026
5
Dr. Patel has on more than one occasion saved my life! This is not a hypothetical statement but a confirmed message! His staff has always held my highest regard for them in their kindness, efficiency and professional skill! God Bless Dr. Patel and all the remarkable Staff!
July 12, 2026
5
The process was smooth.
July 8, 2026
5
Always happy with Dr. Patel. He's an excellent physician and sent me down to electrophysiology when I had a problem. They were able to work me in right away. And I just appreciate, I just appreciate all he does. Thank you.
June 30, 2026
5
Dr Patel has been my physician for a number of years. I would not consider anyone else as my cardiologist. He is thorough, friendly and always a good listener. I respect him very much as both a doctor and a human being.
June 25, 2026
5
Love this doctor
June 13, 2026
5
Very pleased
June 12, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is an awesome doctor. Been my doctor for many years.
May 19, 2026
5
Everything was outstanding!
May 17, 2026
5
This office always values your time and does not make you wait to be seen. Dr Patel is very knowledgeable and professional and always takes his time with you..
May 16, 2026
5
Great New Patient visit with Dr. Patel today. He and Latasha make an AWESOME team! They make you feel like family and that's a great feeling.
May 13, 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
I was able to get in and see Dr Patel right away and was grateful for that as my symptoms are concerning. Very proactive in getting me scheduled for the testing I need so we can determine what the next step should be.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. Patel and staff are the best!
July 19, 2026
5
The nurse and Doctor were both friendly and cared for me excellently !!!
July 18, 2026
5
Been going to Dr Patel for years and lucky I found him. He is a great Dr.
July 18, 2026
5
The check in person was very helpful and knowledgeable. The person who took your vitals and intake information about your visit was exceptional and listened to everything that was a concern. Dr. Patel was informative and listened to my concerns. He explained everything to me and why he was changing my medicine. Feel extremely confident that I am receiving the proper care.
July 15, 2026
5
Dr Patel & the staff are always very helpful & caring!!
July 10, 2026
5
Dr. Patel has on more than one occasion saved my life! This is not a hypothetical statement but a confirmed message! His staff has always held my highest regard for them in their kindness, efficiency and professional skill! God Bless Dr. Patel and all the remarkable Staff!
July 12, 2026
5
The process was smooth.
July 8, 2026
5
Always happy with Dr. Patel. He's an excellent physician and sent me down to electrophysiology when I had a problem. They were able to work me in right away. And I just appreciate, I just appreciate all he does. Thank you.
June 30, 2026
5
Dr Patel has been my physician for a number of years. I would not consider anyone else as my cardiologist. He is thorough, friendly and always a good listener. I respect him very much as both a doctor and a human being.
June 25, 2026
5
Love this doctor
June 13, 2026
5
Very pleased
June 12, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is an awesome doctor. Been my doctor for many years.
May 19, 2026
5
Everything was outstanding!
May 17, 2026
5
This office always values your time and does not make you wait to be seen. Dr Patel is very knowledgeable and professional and always takes his time with you..
May 16, 2026
5
Great New Patient visit with Dr. Patel today. He and Latasha make an AWESOME team! They make you feel like family and that's a great feeling.
May 13, 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
I was able to get in and see Dr Patel right away and was grateful for that as my symptoms are concerning. Very proactive in getting me scheduled for the testing I need so we can determine what the next step should be.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. Patel and staff are the best!
July 19, 2026
5
The nurse and Doctor were both friendly and cared for me excellently !!!
July 18, 2026
5
Been going to Dr Patel for years and lucky I found him. He is a great Dr.
July 18, 2026
5
The check in person was very helpful and knowledgeable. The person who took your vitals and intake information about your visit was exceptional and listened to everything that was a concern. Dr. Patel was informative and listened to my concerns. He explained everything to me and why he was changing my medicine. Feel extremely confident that I am receiving the proper care.
July 15, 2026
5
Dr Patel & the staff are always very helpful & caring!!
July 10, 2026
5
Dr. Patel has on more than one occasion saved my life! This is not a hypothetical statement but a confirmed message! His staff has always held my highest regard for them in their kindness, efficiency and professional skill! God Bless Dr. Patel and all the remarkable Staff!
July 12, 2026
5
The process was smooth.
July 8, 2026
5
Always happy with Dr. Patel. He's an excellent physician and sent me down to electrophysiology when I had a problem. They were able to work me in right away. And I just appreciate, I just appreciate all he does. Thank you.
June 30, 2026
5
Dr Patel has been my physician for a number of years. I would not consider anyone else as my cardiologist. He is thorough, friendly and always a good listener. I respect him very much as both a doctor and a human being.
June 25, 2026
5
Love this doctor
June 13, 2026
5
Very pleased
June 12, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is an awesome doctor. Been my doctor for many years.
May 19, 2026
5
Everything was outstanding!
May 17, 2026
5
This office always values your time and does not make you wait to be seen. Dr Patel is very knowledgeable and professional and always takes his time with you..
May 16, 2026
5
Great New Patient visit with Dr. Patel today. He and Latasha make an AWESOME team! They make you feel like family and that's a great feeling.
May 13, 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
I was able to get in and see Dr Patel right away and was grateful for that as my symptoms are concerning. Very proactive in getting me scheduled for the testing I need so we can determine what the next step should be.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. Patel and staff are the best!
July 19, 2026
5
The nurse and Doctor were both friendly and cared for me excellently !!!
July 18, 2026
5
Been going to Dr Patel for years and lucky I found him. He is a great Dr.
July 18, 2026
5
The check in person was very helpful and knowledgeable. The person who took your vitals and intake information about your visit was exceptional and listened to everything that was a concern. Dr. Patel was informative and listened to my concerns. He explained everything to me and why he was changing my medicine. Feel extremely confident that I am receiving the proper care.
July 15, 2026
5
Dr. Patel has on more than one occasion saved my life! This is not a hypothetical statement but a confirmed message! His staff has always held my highest regard for them in their kindness, efficiency and professional skill! God Bless Dr. Patel and all the remarkable Staff!
July 12, 2026
5
Dr Patel & the staff are always very helpful & caring!!
July 10, 2026
5
The process was smooth.
July 8, 2026
5
Always happy with Dr. Patel. He's an excellent physician and sent me down to electrophysiology when I had a problem. They were able to work me in right away. And I just appreciate, I just appreciate all he does. Thank you.
June 30, 2026
5
Dr Patel has been my physician for a number of years. I would not consider anyone else as my cardiologist. He is thorough, friendly and always a good listener. I respect him very much as both a doctor and a human being.
June 25, 2026
5
Love this doctor
June 13, 2026
5
Very pleased
June 12, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is an awesome doctor. Been my doctor for many years.
May 19, 2026
5
Everything was outstanding!
May 17, 2026
5
This office always values your time and does not make you wait to be seen. Dr Patel is very knowledgeable and professional and always takes his time with you..
May 16, 2026
5
Great New Patient visit with Dr. Patel today. He and Latasha make an AWESOME team! They make you feel like family and that's a great feeling.
May 13, 2026
5
Great New Patient visit with Dr. Patel today. He and Latasha make an AWESOME team! They make you feel like family and that's a great feeling.
May 13, 2026
5
This office always values your time and does not make you wait to be seen. Dr Patel is very knowledgeable and professional and always takes his time with you..
May 16, 2026
5
Everything was outstanding!
May 17, 2026
5
Dr. Patel is an awesome doctor. Been my doctor for many years.
May 19, 2026
5
Very pleased
June 12, 2026
5
Love this doctor
June 13, 2026
5
Dr Patel has been my physician for a number of years. I would not consider anyone else as my cardiologist. He is thorough, friendly and always a good listener. I respect him very much as both a doctor and a human being.
June 25, 2026
5
Always happy with Dr. Patel. He's an excellent physician and sent me down to electrophysiology when I had a problem. They were able to work me in right away. And I just appreciate, I just appreciate all he does. Thank you.
June 30, 2026
5
The process was smooth.
July 8, 2026
5
Dr Patel & the staff are always very helpful & caring!!
July 10, 2026
5
Dr. Patel has on more than one occasion saved my life! This is not a hypothetical statement but a confirmed message! His staff has always held my highest regard for them in their kindness, efficiency and professional skill! God Bless Dr. Patel and all the remarkable Staff!
July 12, 2026
5
The check in person was very helpful and knowledgeable. The person who took your vitals and intake information about your visit was exceptional and listened to everything that was a concern. Dr. Patel was informative and listened to my concerns. He explained everything to me and why he was changing my medicine. Feel extremely confident that I am receiving the proper care.
July 15, 2026
5
Been going to Dr Patel for years and lucky I found him. He is a great Dr.
July 18, 2026
5
The nurse and Doctor were both friendly and cared for me excellently !!!
July 18, 2026
5
Dr. Patel and staff are the best!
July 19, 2026
5
I was able to get in and see Dr Patel right away and was grateful for that as my symptoms are concerning. Very proactive in getting me scheduled for the testing I need so we can determine what the next step should be.
July 25, 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
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