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Dr. Rakesh I Patel M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Rakesh I Patel M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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1801 Redrock Dr Gallup NM, 87301
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Dr. Rakesh Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Patel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Patel most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

St. George's University School of Medicine 2006

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Dr. Rakesh I Patel M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3635 Vista Ave

3635 Vista Ave -
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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New patients: 314-577-8000

Practice At 1801 Redrock Dr

1801 Redrock Dr -
Gallup, NM 87301
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New patients: 505-863-7993
Fax: 505-863-9406
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Dr. Rakesh I Patel M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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