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Halifax Internal Medicine, PLLC2232 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592 map
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Halifax Internal Medicine, PLLC2232 Willborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592 map
Dr. Babita Patel is an infectious disease specialist in South Boston. She cares for patients with infections that are difficult to diagnose and treat, and can be life-threatening.
Halifax Internal Medicine, PLLC
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Babita B. Patel is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(434) 572-4549
Address
2232 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
Office Details
Halifax Internal Medicine, PLLC
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Babita Patel graduated from Other in 1995.
Dr. Patel has two offices in Virginia where she specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Patel works with one doctor, Dr. Marie Ketchersid.
Specialties
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Infectious Disease Medicine
As an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Patel is capable of preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide variety of infectious diseases. Typically, patients with an infectious disease, such as malaria, will require highly specialized treatment or care. Dr. Patel may also educate patients traveling to places around the world that have a high rate of infectious diseases; this is sometimes referred to as travel medicine.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Patel specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Patel can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1995
Hospital Affiliations
- Halifax Regional Hospital
- Duke University Health System, Inc.
Languages Spoken
- English
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