Dr. Manish N. Patel, MD

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Get to know Urologist Dr. Manish N. Patel, who serves patients in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A determined urologist, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Atrium Health Urology Kenilworth in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atrium Health Urology Kenilworth, with locations in the Charlotte, Denver and Lincolnton areas, encompasses expertise in treatment, state-of-the-art technology, and dedication to education and innovative research. The staff works together to provide patients with expert, personalized care, and a full range of treatment and surgical options for most major urologic conditions.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Patel graduated with his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his urology-based residency in and fellowship at Wake Forest University.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in urology through the American Board of Urology (ABU). The mission of the ABU is to act for the benefit of the public by establishing and maintaining standards of certification for urologists, and working with certified urologists to achieve lifelong learning to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, and ethical urologic care.

Urology, also known as genitourinary surgery, is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgial and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs. Urologists specialize in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Patients may be referred to a urologist if their physician suspects they may need treatment for a condition relating to the bladder, prostate, urethra, ureters, kidneys, and adrenal glands.

As a testament to his success, Dr. Patel has been the recipient of the Charlotte Magazine Top Doctor Award in 2021.

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