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Vijay Patel, MD

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Vijay Patel, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2004.

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Specialties

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Cardiothoracic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2004
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About Vijay Patel, MD

Dr. Patel received his medical degree and completed a general surgery residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation and the American Heart Association. As associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery at Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Patel oversees clinical and research activities related to cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and cardiovascular anesthesia.

Specialties

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College
  • University of Texas Health Science Center

Fellowship

  • Duke University Medical Center

Certifications

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center

Languages spoken

  • Gujar/Gujarati
  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.4

Based on 44 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

All the persons that I dealt with were professional and friendly.

October 1, 2026

5

STAFF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND POLITE

August 13, 2026

5

Everything was good Nice understandable good

June 11, 2026

5

Keep up the good work!!!!

May 13, 2026

4

Did not see Dr. Patel do surgery

March 11, 2026

5

We received a lot of good information about my husband's condition. It was a pleasant visit. Everyone was friendly and caring.

February 18, 2026

5

Overall, we were completely satisfied and it was a very positive experience. Thank you.

February 12, 2026

5

Well pleased!!

February 10, 2026

5

Great service and a great staff

February 17, 2026

4

Thank you ! V

January 14, 2026

5

All the persons that I dealt with were professional and friendly.

October 1, 2026

5

STAFF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND POLITE

August 13, 2026

5

Everything was good Nice understandable good

June 11, 2026

5

Keep up the good work!!!!

May 13, 2026

5

We received a lot of good information about my husband's condition. It was a pleasant visit. Everyone was friendly and caring.

February 18, 2026

5

Overall, we were completely satisfied and it was a very positive experience. Thank you.

February 12, 2026

5

Well pleased!!

February 10, 2026

5

Great service and a great staff

February 17, 2026

4

Did not see Dr. Patel do surgery

March 11, 2026

4

Thank you ! V

January 14, 2026

4

Did not see Dr. Patel do surgery

March 11, 2026

4

Thank you ! V

January 14, 2026

5

All the persons that I dealt with were professional and friendly.

October 1, 2026

5

STAFF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND POLITE

August 13, 2026

5

Everything was good Nice understandable good

June 11, 2026

5

Keep up the good work!!!!

May 13, 2026

5

We received a lot of good information about my husband's condition. It was a pleasant visit. Everyone was friendly and caring.

February 18, 2026

5

Overall, we were completely satisfied and it was a very positive experience. Thank you.

February 12, 2026

5

Well pleased!!

February 10, 2026

5

Great service and a great staff

February 17, 2026

5

All the persons that I dealt with were professional and friendly.

October 1, 2026

5

STAFF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND POLITE

August 13, 2026

5

Everything was good Nice understandable good

June 11, 2026

5

Keep up the good work!!!!

May 13, 2026

4

Did not see Dr. Patel do surgery

March 11, 2026

5

We received a lot of good information about my husband's condition. It was a pleasant visit. Everyone was friendly and caring.

February 18, 2026

5

Great service and a great staff

February 17, 2026

5

Overall, we were completely satisfied and it was a very positive experience. Thank you.

February 12, 2026

5

Well pleased!!

February 10, 2026

4

Thank you ! V

January 14, 2026

4

Thank you ! V

January 14, 2026

5

Well pleased!!

February 10, 2026

5

Overall, we were completely satisfied and it was a very positive experience. Thank you.

February 12, 2026

5

Great service and a great staff

February 17, 2026

5

We received a lot of good information about my husband's condition. It was a pleasant visit. Everyone was friendly and caring.

February 18, 2026

4

Did not see Dr. Patel do surgery

March 11, 2026

5

Keep up the good work!!!!

May 13, 2026

5

Everything was good Nice understandable good

June 11, 2026

5

STAFF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND POLITE

August 13, 2026

5

All the persons that I dealt with were professional and friendly.

October 1, 2026

Vijay Patel, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2004
Rating
4.4
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Residency
Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College
University of Texas Health Science Center
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Spoken Languages
Gujar/Gujarati and English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/vijay-patel-md

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