Dr. Rakesh Patel DO
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
9539 Huffmeister Rd Houston TX, 77095About
Dr. Rakesh Patel practices Endocrinology in Houston, TX. Dr. Patel specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Patel examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of N Tx Hlth Sci Ctr- Tx Coll Osteo Med- Ft Worth Tx 1998
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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