Dr. Brijesh R. Patel
Overview
Dr. Brijesh Patel, MD, was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands because of the kindness of its people and the beauty of the region. His decision to become a physician was influenced by a significant childhood event involving his brother’s near-drowning, which ignited his calling to pursue a medical career. Dr. Patel enjoyed studying physics in school which helped him find his passion for cardiology. “I believe in empowering patients, ensuring they understand their condition and can recognize early signs of trouble. Partnering with them, I aim to create healthier lives.” Dr. Patel said.
Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
Insurance
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 212A, Abingdon, VA 24211
271 Medical Park Boulevard, Bristol, TN 37620
1490 Park Avenue North West, Suite 3C, Norton, VA 24273
2050 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN 37660
Clinical Research
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Office
Adnan Bhopalwala is a Cardiologist in Whitesburg,, Kentucky. Dr. Bhopalwala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Hypertension.
Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute
"Anjali Sharma, MD, traveled to the United States from her home in Punjab, India, to broaden her medical expertise. After a residency and two fellowships at hospitals along the East Coast, she came to Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute because she wanted to positively impact the cardiovascular health of patients in an underserved community. She believes ""the ability to influence so many lives is a very rewarding and gratifying experience."" Dr. Sharma finds it ""immensely important"" to listen to her patients. ""It not only helps build the doctor-patient relationship, but it also helps me grow as a person.""". Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Atherosclerosis, Carotid Artery Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Splenectomy.
Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute
"As an experienced interventional cardiologist, Nicholas Laffely, MD, enjoys helping patients by using minimally invasive techniques to treat heart and blood vessel diseases. For Dr. Laffely, treating each patient as if they are family helps him build a lasting and compassionate relationship. ""Helping patients will always be a highlight of my profession,"" he says. When Dr.Laffely is not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and taking his Jeep off-roading. Services". Dr. Laffely is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Angina, and Angioplasty.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- HypertensionDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.