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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
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 399 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
It was great my experience
July 27, 2025
5
I was warmly greeted at the front desk & was seen promptly. The initial staff person I saw within the exam room was professional & friendly. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Patel & beginning a professional relationship with him & the staff.
July 21, 2025
5
They were outstanding
July 17, 2025
5
This is a very good practice. I have been seeing doctor Patel for several years and will continue to do so.
July 17, 2025
5
nice visit and review of my conditions
July 17, 2025
5
I appreciated that Dr. Patel reviewed my history prior to my appointment time and was very well up to date on my situation. He asked questions and listened. Thanks for the excellent assessment.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is extremely well-versed in my records and what I need help from. I really enjoy talking to him. He's a great doctor. I also like his medical assistant that helped me. It was a young lady named Michael. I highly recommend that you keep her happy and keep her. She is an asset to your practice. She helps me. get up from laying down, which some girls don't, and I had back problems also. So I was very impressed with her, very pressable. I love going to this doctor at this facility. Y'all did good with them, keep them.
July 11, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is an excellent doctor he listens and responds with excellent advice.
July 9, 2025
5
Continue to have a very positive experience with this Doctor.
June 21, 2025
5
They were great! I felt very comfortable
June 20, 2025
5
We had a good experience with our visit!
June 13, 2025
5
It was great
June 12, 2025
5
GREAT JOB-THANKS!!!
June 12, 2025
5
All the staff and Dr.Patel were very nice and professional .
June 8, 2025
5
The complete list of medicines, how much per day? Thank you.
June 4, 2025
5
Dr. Patel help me understand my Afib and answered all my questions.
June 3, 2025
5
The Wellstar Cardiac group meets my requirements with excellent care.
June 2, 2025
5
A pleasant informative experience l wouldn't have expected any thing else from dr Patel .
May 29, 2025
5
Latasha is great. I love her! And Dr. Patel is just the best!! I am so grateful to have him for my cardiologist!!
May 17, 2025
4
loved that the decor with fresh flowers in hall and reception. Loved a very understanding Nurse of my nervousness of the symtoms. Doctor was attentive and seemed warm and friendly.
May 17, 2025
5
Dr Patel is a wonderful guy. I have always trusted his advice, and would refer anyone l know to see him. He has helped me get my blood pressure under control. I had skipped my medicine before my visit, so it was high. If you could let him know, it would be nice. Great guy, always very nice.
April 27, 2025
5
Love Dr. Patel and his back office nurse, Serena. Smiles and helpful.
April 27, 2025
5
In and out quickly and everyone was on time.
April 27, 2025
1
Not again disappointed after receiving great care from this department in the past I have the impression Care is not in heart. Care is the reason why I chose Wellstar as my health care provider
April 24, 2025
5
Dr Patel is a wonderful doctor. He listens to what I say and explains what is going on with my heart. His nurse and office staff are very pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend him.
April 10, 2025
5
He was very knowledgeable and professional
April 7, 2025
5
Just a great office.
April 5, 2025
5
Extremely good and caring doctor.
April 4, 2025
5
Great place staff and Dr.
April 3, 2025
5
Very good
March 23, 2025
5
It was great my experience
July 27, 2025
5
I was warmly greeted at the front desk & was seen promptly. The initial staff person I saw within the exam room was professional & friendly. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Patel & beginning a professional relationship with him & the staff.
July 21, 2025
5
They were outstanding
July 17, 2025
5
This is a very good practice. I have been seeing doctor Patel for several years and will continue to do so.
July 17, 2025
5
nice visit and review of my conditions
July 17, 2025
5
I appreciated that Dr. Patel reviewed my history prior to my appointment time and was very well up to date on my situation. He asked questions and listened. Thanks for the excellent assessment.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is extremely well-versed in my records and what I need help from. I really enjoy talking to him. He's a great doctor. I also like his medical assistant that helped me. It was a young lady named Michael. I highly recommend that you keep her happy and keep her. She is an asset to your practice. She helps me. get up from laying down, which some girls don't, and I had back problems also. So I was very impressed with her, very pressable. I love going to this doctor at this facility. Y'all did good with them, keep them.
July 11, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is an excellent doctor he listens and responds with excellent advice.
July 9, 2025
5
Continue to have a very positive experience with this Doctor.
June 21, 2025
5
They were great! I felt very comfortable
June 20, 2025
5
We had a good experience with our visit!
June 13, 2025
5
It was great
June 12, 2025
5
GREAT JOB-THANKS!!!
June 12, 2025
5
All the staff and Dr.Patel were very nice and professional .
June 8, 2025
5
The complete list of medicines, how much per day? Thank you.
June 4, 2025
5
Dr. Patel help me understand my Afib and answered all my questions.
June 3, 2025
5
The Wellstar Cardiac group meets my requirements with excellent care.
June 2, 2025
5
A pleasant informative experience l wouldn't have expected any thing else from dr Patel .
May 29, 2025
5
Latasha is great. I love her! And Dr. Patel is just the best!! I am so grateful to have him for my cardiologist!!
May 17, 2025
5
Dr Patel is a wonderful guy. I have always trusted his advice, and would refer anyone l know to see him. He has helped me get my blood pressure under control. I had skipped my medicine before my visit, so it was high. If you could let him know, it would be nice. Great guy, always very nice.
April 27, 2025
5
Love Dr. Patel and his back office nurse, Serena. Smiles and helpful.
April 27, 2025
5
In and out quickly and everyone was on time.
April 27, 2025
5
Dr Patel is a wonderful doctor. He listens to what I say and explains what is going on with my heart. His nurse and office staff are very pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend him.
April 10, 2025
5
He was very knowledgeable and professional
April 7, 2025
5
Just a great office.
April 5, 2025
5
Extremely good and caring doctor.
April 4, 2025
5
Great place staff and Dr.
April 3, 2025
5
Very good
March 23, 2025
4
loved that the decor with fresh flowers in hall and reception. Loved a very understanding Nurse of my nervousness of the symtoms. Doctor was attentive and seemed warm and friendly.
May 17, 2025
1
Not again disappointed after receiving great care from this department in the past I have the impression Care is not in heart. Care is the reason why I chose Wellstar as my health care provider
April 24, 2025
1
Not again disappointed after receiving great care from this department in the past I have the impression Care is not in heart. Care is the reason why I chose Wellstar as my health care provider
April 24, 2025
4
loved that the decor with fresh flowers in hall and reception. Loved a very understanding Nurse of my nervousness of the symtoms. Doctor was attentive and seemed warm and friendly.
May 17, 2025
5
It was great my experience
July 27, 2025
5
I was warmly greeted at the front desk & was seen promptly. The initial staff person I saw within the exam room was professional & friendly. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Patel & beginning a professional relationship with him & the staff.
July 21, 2025
5
They were outstanding
July 17, 2025
5
This is a very good practice. I have been seeing doctor Patel for several years and will continue to do so.
July 17, 2025
5
nice visit and review of my conditions
July 17, 2025
5
I appreciated that Dr. Patel reviewed my history prior to my appointment time and was very well up to date on my situation. He asked questions and listened. Thanks for the excellent assessment.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is extremely well-versed in my records and what I need help from. I really enjoy talking to him. He's a great doctor. I also like his medical assistant that helped me. It was a young lady named Michael. I highly recommend that you keep her happy and keep her. She is an asset to your practice. She helps me. get up from laying down, which some girls don't, and I had back problems also. So I was very impressed with her, very pressable. I love going to this doctor at this facility. Y'all did good with them, keep them.
July 11, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is an excellent doctor he listens and responds with excellent advice.
July 9, 2025
5
Continue to have a very positive experience with this Doctor.
June 21, 2025
5
They were great! I felt very comfortable
June 20, 2025
5
We had a good experience with our visit!
June 13, 2025
5
It was great
June 12, 2025
5
GREAT JOB-THANKS!!!
June 12, 2025
5
All the staff and Dr.Patel were very nice and professional .
June 8, 2025
5
The complete list of medicines, how much per day? Thank you.
June 4, 2025
5
Dr. Patel help me understand my Afib and answered all my questions.
June 3, 2025
5
The Wellstar Cardiac group meets my requirements with excellent care.
June 2, 2025
5
A pleasant informative experience l wouldn't have expected any thing else from dr Patel .
May 29, 2025
5
Latasha is great. I love her! And Dr. Patel is just the best!! I am so grateful to have him for my cardiologist!!
May 17, 2025
5
Dr Patel is a wonderful guy. I have always trusted his advice, and would refer anyone l know to see him. He has helped me get my blood pressure under control. I had skipped my medicine before my visit, so it was high. If you could let him know, it would be nice. Great guy, always very nice.
April 27, 2025
5
Love Dr. Patel and his back office nurse, Serena. Smiles and helpful.
April 27, 2025
5
In and out quickly and everyone was on time.
April 27, 2025
5
Dr Patel is a wonderful doctor. He listens to what I say and explains what is going on with my heart. His nurse and office staff are very pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend him.
April 10, 2025
5
He was very knowledgeable and professional
April 7, 2025
5
Just a great office.
April 5, 2025
5
Extremely good and caring doctor.
April 4, 2025
5
Great place staff and Dr.
April 3, 2025
5
Very good
March 23, 2025
5
It was great my experience
July 27, 2025
5
I was warmly greeted at the front desk & was seen promptly. The initial staff person I saw within the exam room was professional & friendly. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Patel & beginning a professional relationship with him & the staff.
July 21, 2025
5
They were outstanding
July 17, 2025
5
This is a very good practice. I have been seeing doctor Patel for several years and will continue to do so.
July 17, 2025
5
nice visit and review of my conditions
July 17, 2025
5
I appreciated that Dr. Patel reviewed my history prior to my appointment time and was very well up to date on my situation. He asked questions and listened. Thanks for the excellent assessment.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is extremely well-versed in my records and what I need help from. I really enjoy talking to him. He's a great doctor. I also like his medical assistant that helped me. It was a young lady named Michael. I highly recommend that you keep her happy and keep her. She is an asset to your practice. She helps me. get up from laying down, which some girls don't, and I had back problems also. So I was very impressed with her, very pressable. I love going to this doctor at this facility. Y'all did good with them, keep them.
July 11, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is an excellent doctor he listens and responds with excellent advice.
July 9, 2025
5
Continue to have a very positive experience with this Doctor.
June 21, 2025
5
They were great! I felt very comfortable
June 20, 2025
5
We had a good experience with our visit!
June 13, 2025
5
It was great
June 12, 2025
5
GREAT JOB-THANKS!!!
June 12, 2025
5
All the staff and Dr.Patel were very nice and professional .
June 8, 2025
5
The complete list of medicines, how much per day? Thank you.
June 4, 2025
5
Dr. Patel help me understand my Afib and answered all my questions.
June 3, 2025
5
The Wellstar Cardiac group meets my requirements with excellent care.
June 2, 2025
5
A pleasant informative experience l wouldn't have expected any thing else from dr Patel .
May 29, 2025
4
loved that the decor with fresh flowers in hall and reception. Loved a very understanding Nurse of my nervousness of the symtoms. Doctor was attentive and seemed warm and friendly.
May 17, 2025
5
Latasha is great. I love her! And Dr. Patel is just the best!! I am so grateful to have him for my cardiologist!!
May 17, 2025
5
Dr Patel is a wonderful guy. I have always trusted his advice, and would refer anyone l know to see him. He has helped me get my blood pressure under control. I had skipped my medicine before my visit, so it was high. If you could let him know, it would be nice. Great guy, always very nice.
April 27, 2025
5
Love Dr. Patel and his back office nurse, Serena. Smiles and helpful.
April 27, 2025
5
In and out quickly and everyone was on time.
April 27, 2025
1
Not again disappointed after receiving great care from this department in the past I have the impression Care is not in heart. Care is the reason why I chose Wellstar as my health care provider
April 24, 2025
5
Dr Patel is a wonderful doctor. He listens to what I say and explains what is going on with my heart. His nurse and office staff are very pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend him.
April 10, 2025
5
He was very knowledgeable and professional
April 7, 2025
5
Just a great office.
April 5, 2025
5
Extremely good and caring doctor.
April 4, 2025
5
Great place staff and Dr.
April 3, 2025
5
Very good
March 23, 2025
5
Very good
March 23, 2025
5
Great place staff and Dr.
April 3, 2025
5
Extremely good and caring doctor.
April 4, 2025
5
Just a great office.
April 5, 2025
5
He was very knowledgeable and professional
April 7, 2025
5
Dr Patel is a wonderful doctor. He listens to what I say and explains what is going on with my heart. His nurse and office staff are very pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend him.
April 10, 2025
1
Not again disappointed after receiving great care from this department in the past I have the impression Care is not in heart. Care is the reason why I chose Wellstar as my health care provider
April 24, 2025
5
In and out quickly and everyone was on time.
April 27, 2025
5
Love Dr. Patel and his back office nurse, Serena. Smiles and helpful.
April 27, 2025
5
Dr Patel is a wonderful guy. I have always trusted his advice, and would refer anyone l know to see him. He has helped me get my blood pressure under control. I had skipped my medicine before my visit, so it was high. If you could let him know, it would be nice. Great guy, always very nice.
April 27, 2025
5
Latasha is great. I love her! And Dr. Patel is just the best!! I am so grateful to have him for my cardiologist!!
May 17, 2025
4
loved that the decor with fresh flowers in hall and reception. Loved a very understanding Nurse of my nervousness of the symtoms. Doctor was attentive and seemed warm and friendly.
May 17, 2025
5
A pleasant informative experience l wouldn't have expected any thing else from dr Patel .
May 29, 2025
5
The Wellstar Cardiac group meets my requirements with excellent care.
June 2, 2025
5
Dr. Patel help me understand my Afib and answered all my questions.
June 3, 2025
5
The complete list of medicines, how much per day? Thank you.
June 4, 2025
5
All the staff and Dr.Patel were very nice and professional .
June 8, 2025
5
GREAT JOB-THANKS!!!
June 12, 2025
5
It was great
June 12, 2025
5
We had a good experience with our visit!
June 13, 2025
5
They were great! I felt very comfortable
June 20, 2025
5
Continue to have a very positive experience with this Doctor.
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is an excellent doctor he listens and responds with excellent advice.
July 9, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is extremely well-versed in my records and what I need help from. I really enjoy talking to him. He's a great doctor. I also like his medical assistant that helped me. It was a young lady named Michael. I highly recommend that you keep her happy and keep her. She is an asset to your practice. She helps me. get up from laying down, which some girls don't, and I had back problems also. So I was very impressed with her, very pressable. I love going to this doctor at this facility. Y'all did good with them, keep them.
July 11, 2025
5
I appreciated that Dr. Patel reviewed my history prior to my appointment time and was very well up to date on my situation. He asked questions and listened. Thanks for the excellent assessment.
July 12, 2025
5
nice visit and review of my conditions
July 17, 2025
5
This is a very good practice. I have been seeing doctor Patel for several years and will continue to do so.
July 17, 2025
5
They were outstanding
July 17, 2025
5
I was warmly greeted at the front desk & was seen promptly. The initial staff person I saw within the exam room was professional & friendly. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Patel & beginning a professional relationship with him & the staff.
July 21, 2025
5
It was great my experience
July 27, 2025
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