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Dr. Patel received his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. and his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Commonwealth of Dominica. He completed his interventional pulmonology fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Ark. and his pulmonary/critical care medicine fellowship and residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ in Newark, N.J.
Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology and the American Thoracic Society. Dr. Patel is in practice with Wellstar Pulmonary Group.
Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Education & Training
Ross University School of Medicine
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey
Fellowship
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulm
American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Gujarati
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 153 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
Top notch professionalism!!!
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Patel is extremely knowledgeable about my mothers situation with her current health issues. He is always very honest about what we can anticipate in. He has never been wrong. He is a sympathetic caring physician. I'm so grateful that we have him as my mother's physician.
October 23, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was very concerned about my health and my physical well being. He took the time to review my previous conditions which are a contributing factor in my well being. Dr. Patel explained all the related issues to my condition, had X-rays taken and then reviewed the X-rays with me. Then Dr. Patel updated my records to help me explain my condition to any doctors I might need to visit concerning my condition. Thank you Dr. Patel, you are indeed a rare doctor to experience in these hurried times.
October 12, 2025
5
outstanding
October 8, 2025
5
I was so lucky to have a consultation with Dr Patel who is an experienced and knowledgeable doctor. He explained everything in a way easy to understand and listened to my concerns with empathy and interest. It was my first visit with him and I feel so lucky and blessed to have him as my doctor.
October 5, 2025
5
The staff are angels. Everyone was so nice, very welcoming.
October 4, 2025
5
Best visit to date!
September 13, 2025
5
extremely excellent care from everyone that has anything to do associated with Dr. Patel.
September 10, 2025
5
Everyone was great...helpful and most gracious!
August 31, 2025
5
Doctor Patel is outstanding! I appreciate everything he has done for me.
August 31, 2025
5
So Hiren Patel has been my physician for many years now. I've trusted him from the very beginning. He always made me feel comfortable, always up front with me, and he's a very good physician, very good. I would recommend him to my closest family.
August 29, 2025
5
I was very nervous, but the nurse and Dr put me at ease. I left feeling hopeful with less anxiety
August 13, 2025
5
A pleasant atmosphere and not a long wait. Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional.
August 10, 2025
5
Dr Hiren Patel took the time to really listen to my concerns and explained my condition very well. He put me at ease when I had been misdiagnosed earlier by another pulmonologist. Dr Patel was excellent and I have very much confidence in him.
August 3, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor who genuinely cares about his patients well-being. His bedside manner is impeccable and he explains things in layman's terms. He's outstanding!
August 3, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is a wonderful, caring d octor. His PA, Alex is also very caring.
July 31, 2025
5
Dr Patel is so knowledgable and kind.
July 23, 2025
5
Always good to get good news but this visit was especially enlightening. Dr. Patel recognized a course correction and was able to redirect me to the doctors I needed. Many, many thanks!
July 19, 2025
5
Dr Patel didn't waste my money! He said come back in 6 months to reevaluate.
July 14, 2025
5
I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Dr. Patel. I have been through a lot in the last nine years and I have not found many that I would say is a great physician, but he is. He listened. He was very informative. I felt like I was an actual person to him and not just another chart. He bought far exceeded my expectations.. everyone on his staff was courteous and friendly. I have been singing their praises all day.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Hiren Patel is such a great doc! He takes the time to listen and truly cares about your wellbeing. Doctors like this are very rare these days.
June 8, 2025
5
Compassion and great care.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was through and kind. I would recommend him to anyone with pulmonary issues.
June 8, 2025
5
Very thorough
June 8, 2025
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Patel and staff, they are now like family to me and very concerned about my well being. Total relaxing experience.
June 7, 2025
5
The nurse was excellent and Dr. Patel was terrific. It's the first time I've met him. He was a great doctor and asked great questions. Love this type of help. Thank you. Bye.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is great and his employees are very personable fantastic.
June 5, 2025
5
Always professional and welcoming
June 5, 2025
5
Dr Hiren is very kind
June 4, 2025
5
My experience was excellent I was very please thank you
May 22, 2025
5
Top notch professionalism!!!
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Patel is extremely knowledgeable about my mothers situation with her current health issues. He is always very honest about what we can anticipate in. He has never been wrong. He is a sympathetic caring physician. I'm so grateful that we have him as my mother's physician.
October 23, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was very concerned about my health and my physical well being. He took the time to review my previous conditions which are a contributing factor in my well being. Dr. Patel explained all the related issues to my condition, had X-rays taken and then reviewed the X-rays with me. Then Dr. Patel updated my records to help me explain my condition to any doctors I might need to visit concerning my condition. Thank you Dr. Patel, you are indeed a rare doctor to experience in these hurried times.
October 12, 2025
5
outstanding
October 8, 2025
5
I was so lucky to have a consultation with Dr Patel who is an experienced and knowledgeable doctor. He explained everything in a way easy to understand and listened to my concerns with empathy and interest. It was my first visit with him and I feel so lucky and blessed to have him as my doctor.
October 5, 2025
5
The staff are angels. Everyone was so nice, very welcoming.
October 4, 2025
5
Best visit to date!
September 13, 2025
5
extremely excellent care from everyone that has anything to do associated with Dr. Patel.
September 10, 2025
5
Everyone was great...helpful and most gracious!
August 31, 2025
5
Doctor Patel is outstanding! I appreciate everything he has done for me.
August 31, 2025
5
So Hiren Patel has been my physician for many years now. I've trusted him from the very beginning. He always made me feel comfortable, always up front with me, and he's a very good physician, very good. I would recommend him to my closest family.
August 29, 2025
5
I was very nervous, but the nurse and Dr put me at ease. I left feeling hopeful with less anxiety
August 13, 2025
5
A pleasant atmosphere and not a long wait. Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional.
August 10, 2025
5
Dr Hiren Patel took the time to really listen to my concerns and explained my condition very well. He put me at ease when I had been misdiagnosed earlier by another pulmonologist. Dr Patel was excellent and I have very much confidence in him.
August 3, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor who genuinely cares about his patients well-being. His bedside manner is impeccable and he explains things in layman's terms. He's outstanding!
August 3, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is a wonderful, caring d octor. His PA, Alex is also very caring.
July 31, 2025
5
Dr Patel is so knowledgable and kind.
July 23, 2025
5
Always good to get good news but this visit was especially enlightening. Dr. Patel recognized a course correction and was able to redirect me to the doctors I needed. Many, many thanks!
July 19, 2025
5
Dr Patel didn't waste my money! He said come back in 6 months to reevaluate.
July 14, 2025
5
I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Dr. Patel. I have been through a lot in the last nine years and I have not found many that I would say is a great physician, but he is. He listened. He was very informative. I felt like I was an actual person to him and not just another chart. He bought far exceeded my expectations.. everyone on his staff was courteous and friendly. I have been singing their praises all day.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Hiren Patel is such a great doc! He takes the time to listen and truly cares about your wellbeing. Doctors like this are very rare these days.
June 8, 2025
5
Compassion and great care.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was through and kind. I would recommend him to anyone with pulmonary issues.
June 8, 2025
5
Very thorough
June 8, 2025
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Patel and staff, they are now like family to me and very concerned about my well being. Total relaxing experience.
June 7, 2025
5
The nurse was excellent and Dr. Patel was terrific. It's the first time I've met him. He was a great doctor and asked great questions. Love this type of help. Thank you. Bye.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is great and his employees are very personable fantastic.
June 5, 2025
5
Always professional and welcoming
June 5, 2025
5
Dr Hiren is very kind
June 4, 2025
5
My experience was excellent I was very please thank you
May 22, 2025
5
Top notch professionalism!!!
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Patel is extremely knowledgeable about my mothers situation with her current health issues. He is always very honest about what we can anticipate in. He has never been wrong. He is a sympathetic caring physician. I'm so grateful that we have him as my mother's physician.
October 23, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was very concerned about my health and my physical well being. He took the time to review my previous conditions which are a contributing factor in my well being. Dr. Patel explained all the related issues to my condition, had X-rays taken and then reviewed the X-rays with me. Then Dr. Patel updated my records to help me explain my condition to any doctors I might need to visit concerning my condition. Thank you Dr. Patel, you are indeed a rare doctor to experience in these hurried times.
October 12, 2025
5
outstanding
October 8, 2025
5
I was so lucky to have a consultation with Dr Patel who is an experienced and knowledgeable doctor. He explained everything in a way easy to understand and listened to my concerns with empathy and interest. It was my first visit with him and I feel so lucky and blessed to have him as my doctor.
October 5, 2025
5
The staff are angels. Everyone was so nice, very welcoming.
October 4, 2025
5
Best visit to date!
September 13, 2025
5
extremely excellent care from everyone that has anything to do associated with Dr. Patel.
September 10, 2025
5
Everyone was great...helpful and most gracious!
August 31, 2025
5
Doctor Patel is outstanding! I appreciate everything he has done for me.
August 31, 2025
5
So Hiren Patel has been my physician for many years now. I've trusted him from the very beginning. He always made me feel comfortable, always up front with me, and he's a very good physician, very good. I would recommend him to my closest family.
August 29, 2025
5
I was very nervous, but the nurse and Dr put me at ease. I left feeling hopeful with less anxiety
August 13, 2025
5
A pleasant atmosphere and not a long wait. Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional.
August 10, 2025
5
Dr Hiren Patel took the time to really listen to my concerns and explained my condition very well. He put me at ease when I had been misdiagnosed earlier by another pulmonologist. Dr Patel was excellent and I have very much confidence in him.
August 3, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor who genuinely cares about his patients well-being. His bedside manner is impeccable and he explains things in layman's terms. He's outstanding!
August 3, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is a wonderful, caring d octor. His PA, Alex is also very caring.
July 31, 2025
5
Dr Patel is so knowledgable and kind.
July 23, 2025
5
Always good to get good news but this visit was especially enlightening. Dr. Patel recognized a course correction and was able to redirect me to the doctors I needed. Many, many thanks!
July 19, 2025
5
Dr Patel didn't waste my money! He said come back in 6 months to reevaluate.
July 14, 2025
5
I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Dr. Patel. I have been through a lot in the last nine years and I have not found many that I would say is a great physician, but he is. He listened. He was very informative. I felt like I was an actual person to him and not just another chart. He bought far exceeded my expectations.. everyone on his staff was courteous and friendly. I have been singing their praises all day.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Hiren Patel is such a great doc! He takes the time to listen and truly cares about your wellbeing. Doctors like this are very rare these days.
June 8, 2025
5
Compassion and great care.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was through and kind. I would recommend him to anyone with pulmonary issues.
June 8, 2025
5
Very thorough
June 8, 2025
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Patel and staff, they are now like family to me and very concerned about my well being. Total relaxing experience.
June 7, 2025
5
The nurse was excellent and Dr. Patel was terrific. It's the first time I've met him. He was a great doctor and asked great questions. Love this type of help. Thank you. Bye.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is great and his employees are very personable fantastic.
June 5, 2025
5
Always professional and welcoming
June 5, 2025
5
Dr Hiren is very kind
June 4, 2025
5
My experience was excellent I was very please thank you
May 22, 2025
5
Top notch professionalism!!!
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Patel is extremely knowledgeable about my mothers situation with her current health issues. He is always very honest about what we can anticipate in. He has never been wrong. He is a sympathetic caring physician. I'm so grateful that we have him as my mother's physician.
October 23, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was very concerned about my health and my physical well being. He took the time to review my previous conditions which are a contributing factor in my well being. Dr. Patel explained all the related issues to my condition, had X-rays taken and then reviewed the X-rays with me. Then Dr. Patel updated my records to help me explain my condition to any doctors I might need to visit concerning my condition. Thank you Dr. Patel, you are indeed a rare doctor to experience in these hurried times.
October 12, 2025
5
outstanding
October 8, 2025
5
I was so lucky to have a consultation with Dr Patel who is an experienced and knowledgeable doctor. He explained everything in a way easy to understand and listened to my concerns with empathy and interest. It was my first visit with him and I feel so lucky and blessed to have him as my doctor.
October 5, 2025
5
The staff are angels. Everyone was so nice, very welcoming.
October 4, 2025
5
Best visit to date!
September 13, 2025
5
extremely excellent care from everyone that has anything to do associated with Dr. Patel.
September 10, 2025
5
Doctor Patel is outstanding! I appreciate everything he has done for me.
August 31, 2025
5
Everyone was great...helpful and most gracious!
August 31, 2025
5
So Hiren Patel has been my physician for many years now. I've trusted him from the very beginning. He always made me feel comfortable, always up front with me, and he's a very good physician, very good. I would recommend him to my closest family.
August 29, 2025
5
I was very nervous, but the nurse and Dr put me at ease. I left feeling hopeful with less anxiety
August 13, 2025
5
A pleasant atmosphere and not a long wait. Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional.
August 10, 2025
5
Dr Hiren Patel took the time to really listen to my concerns and explained my condition very well. He put me at ease when I had been misdiagnosed earlier by another pulmonologist. Dr Patel was excellent and I have very much confidence in him.
August 3, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor who genuinely cares about his patients well-being. His bedside manner is impeccable and he explains things in layman's terms. He's outstanding!
August 3, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is a wonderful, caring d octor. His PA, Alex is also very caring.
July 31, 2025
5
Dr Patel is so knowledgable and kind.
July 23, 2025
5
Always good to get good news but this visit was especially enlightening. Dr. Patel recognized a course correction and was able to redirect me to the doctors I needed. Many, many thanks!
July 19, 2025
5
Dr Patel didn't waste my money! He said come back in 6 months to reevaluate.
July 14, 2025
5
Compassion and great care.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was through and kind. I would recommend him to anyone with pulmonary issues.
June 8, 2025
5
I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Dr. Patel. I have been through a lot in the last nine years and I have not found many that I would say is a great physician, but he is. He listened. He was very informative. I felt like I was an actual person to him and not just another chart. He bought far exceeded my expectations.. everyone on his staff was courteous and friendly. I have been singing their praises all day.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Hiren Patel is such a great doc! He takes the time to listen and truly cares about your wellbeing. Doctors like this are very rare these days.
June 8, 2025
5
Very thorough
June 8, 2025
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Patel and staff, they are now like family to me and very concerned about my well being. Total relaxing experience.
June 7, 2025
5
The nurse was excellent and Dr. Patel was terrific. It's the first time I've met him. He was a great doctor and asked great questions. Love this type of help. Thank you. Bye.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is great and his employees are very personable fantastic.
June 5, 2025
5
Always professional and welcoming
June 5, 2025
5
Dr Hiren is very kind
June 4, 2025
5
My experience was excellent I was very please thank you
May 22, 2025
5
My experience was excellent I was very please thank you
May 22, 2025
5
Dr Hiren is very kind
June 4, 2025
5
Always professional and welcoming
June 5, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is great and his employees are very personable fantastic.
June 5, 2025
5
The nurse was excellent and Dr. Patel was terrific. It's the first time I've met him. He was a great doctor and asked great questions. Love this type of help. Thank you. Bye.
June 7, 2025
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Patel and staff, they are now like family to me and very concerned about my well being. Total relaxing experience.
June 7, 2025
5
Very thorough
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Hiren Patel is such a great doc! He takes the time to listen and truly cares about your wellbeing. Doctors like this are very rare these days.
June 8, 2025
5
I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Dr. Patel. I have been through a lot in the last nine years and I have not found many that I would say is a great physician, but he is. He listened. He was very informative. I felt like I was an actual person to him and not just another chart. He bought far exceeded my expectations.. everyone on his staff was courteous and friendly. I have been singing their praises all day.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was through and kind. I would recommend him to anyone with pulmonary issues.
June 8, 2025
5
Compassion and great care.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Patel didn't waste my money! He said come back in 6 months to reevaluate.
July 14, 2025
5
Always good to get good news but this visit was especially enlightening. Dr. Patel recognized a course correction and was able to redirect me to the doctors I needed. Many, many thanks!
July 19, 2025
5
Dr Patel is so knowledgable and kind.
July 23, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is a wonderful, caring d octor. His PA, Alex is also very caring.
July 31, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor who genuinely cares about his patients well-being. His bedside manner is impeccable and he explains things in layman's terms. He's outstanding!
August 3, 2025
5
Dr Hiren Patel took the time to really listen to my concerns and explained my condition very well. He put me at ease when I had been misdiagnosed earlier by another pulmonologist. Dr Patel was excellent and I have very much confidence in him.
August 3, 2025
5
A pleasant atmosphere and not a long wait. Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional.
August 10, 2025
5
I was very nervous, but the nurse and Dr put me at ease. I left feeling hopeful with less anxiety
August 13, 2025
5
So Hiren Patel has been my physician for many years now. I've trusted him from the very beginning. He always made me feel comfortable, always up front with me, and he's a very good physician, very good. I would recommend him to my closest family.
August 29, 2025
5
Everyone was great...helpful and most gracious!
August 31, 2025
5
Doctor Patel is outstanding! I appreciate everything he has done for me.
August 31, 2025
5
extremely excellent care from everyone that has anything to do associated with Dr. Patel.
September 10, 2025
5
Best visit to date!
September 13, 2025
5
The staff are angels. Everyone was so nice, very welcoming.
October 4, 2025
5
I was so lucky to have a consultation with Dr Patel who is an experienced and knowledgeable doctor. He explained everything in a way easy to understand and listened to my concerns with empathy and interest. It was my first visit with him and I feel so lucky and blessed to have him as my doctor.
October 5, 2025
5
outstanding
October 8, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was very concerned about my health and my physical well being. He took the time to review my previous conditions which are a contributing factor in my well being. Dr. Patel explained all the related issues to my condition, had X-rays taken and then reviewed the X-rays with me. Then Dr. Patel updated my records to help me explain my condition to any doctors I might need to visit concerning my condition. Thank you Dr. Patel, you are indeed a rare doctor to experience in these hurried times.
October 12, 2025
5
Dr Patel is extremely knowledgeable about my mothers situation with her current health issues. He is always very honest about what we can anticipate in. He has never been wrong. He is a sympathetic caring physician. I'm so grateful that we have him as my mother's physician.
October 23, 2025
5
Top notch professionalism!!!
October 24, 2025
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BillyCare
William “Billy” Gerace, a retired man in Mableton, found himself progressively restricted by severe emphysema. Dependent on oxygen, it was tough to find the breath and the energy to work in his garage. Then he found out about BLVR, a procedure that would change his lungs—and his life—for the better. Now he spends his days breathing new life into classic cars. Billy’s story highlights the power of expert care and leading-edge treatments at Wellstar, and our commitment to help people get back to doing what they love.
Slowed down by an oxygen tank
For Billy, the simplest of movements became Herculean tasks. The man who loved tinkering in his garage found himself slowed down by an oxygen tank and dependent on his wife, Patty, to help him move it from room to room.
“I couldn’t walk 20 feet without the hose on my nose,” Billy said. “I couldn’t go from the living room to the kitchen without oxygen. That’s how bad it was.”
“I’d have to do five minutes’ worth of work—then catch my breath,” he remembered. “It took me a very long time to do anything. A project that would normally take an hour took two days. I had to sit dormant most of the time.”
Billy had managed this condition for years with prescription medication and pulmonary rehabilitation, but in the final months leading to his procedure, he had the impression that his life was fading with every gasp of air.
