Dr. Rakesh Patel is a rheumatologist in Salisbury, NC. He treats disorders affecting the joints, muscles and bones (and may also involve other organ systems).
Yes, Dr. Rakesh C. Patel is accepting new patients at this office.
611 Mocksville Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144-2731
Dr. Rakesh Patel graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 2001.
Dr. Patel has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Patel works with twenty-one doctors including Dr. Bradford Grimm and Dr. Zhong Yu.
Rheumatologists are specialized physicians who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases—those that affect the muscles, joints and bones. Dr. Patel can diagnose and treat highly complex conditions, including those that affect other organs and systems like the brain, kidneys, blood vessels or lungs. Conditions treated may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, among many others.
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. Dr. Patel can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Patel, but only those who participate in Medicare.