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HeartPlace Plano3801 West 15th Street, Building B, Suite 320, Plano, TX 75075 map
Dr. Rikesh Patel is a board-certified interventional cardiologist.
HeartPlace Plano
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Rikesh Patel is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
8442921457
Address
3801 West 15th Street, Building B, Suite 320, Plano, TX 75075
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
After growing up in Midland, Texas, and training out of state, Dr. Rikesh Patel is happy to settle back in his home state to provide advanced, comprehensive cardiovascular patient care to Plano and surrounding community. Dr. Patel seeks to provide individualized, thoughtful and evidence-based care. The son of a respected interventional cardiologist, he is committed to continuing his father's legacy of providing outstanding and compassionate care to his patients. He speaks English, Spanish, and Gujarati. Dr. Patel serves as Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Medical City Plano.
Specialties
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Interventional Cardiology
As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Patel provides minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment services for conditions affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. This may include the diagnosis and treatment of enlarged heart muscles and vascular blockages, chronic or unstable angina, and congestive heart failure. In providing care, Dr. Patel may utilize minimally-invasive catheterizations, offering easier access the heart and vascular system.
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Nuclear Cardiology
As a nuclear cardiologist, Dr. Patel is trained in a highly specialized area of medicine that integrates the use of non- or minimally-invasive procedures to examine and diagnose patients for heart conditions. Dr. Patel may utilize diagnostic imaging techniques such as nuclear stress testing and radionuclide ventriculography to assess a patient’s blood flow, evaluate the heart’s pumping function, and diagnose heart conditions.
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Cardiac Surgery
Cardiovascular and heart disorders, such as atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic, affect a large proportion of our own populace. Dr. Rikesh Patel is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the surgical healing of these widespread heart problems in Plano, TX. He may carry out treatments including surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, heart valve repair, heart transplant surgery, or coronary artery bypass.
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Patel may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
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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 specialists when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe allergies could be referred to an allergist for added diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Baylor College of Medicine
MD • 2007
Residency
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Columbia University Medical Center • New York, NY
Residency in Internal Medicine • 2007 - 2010
Hospital Affiliations
- Columbia Medical Center of Plano Subsidiary, L.p.
- Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano
- Texas Heart Hospital of the Southwest Llp
Languages Spoken
- English
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