
Overview
Paresh Dhirajlal Patel, MD, FCCP, earned his medical degree from B.J. Medical College (BJMS) at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India. He then completed an internship and internal medicine residency with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), formerly known as University of Medicine and Dentistry at New Jersey (UMDNJ), at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City. Dr. Patel then completed further training through a pulmonary disease and critical care medicine three-year fellowship and a sleep medicine one-year fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, where he trained at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Board certified in sleep medicine, critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Dr. Patel specializes in asthma (bronchial asthma), COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis), dyspnea, cough, allergic rhinitis (hay fever, seasonal allergies), bronchiectasis, lung cancer, smoking cessation, pleural effusion, pneumonia, recurrent bronchitis, advanced bronchoscopies, Denver or PleurX catheter for recurrent pleural effusion, sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome (RLS) and Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (REM sleep behavior disorder, RBD). Since 2013, Dr. Patel has provided pulmonary and critical care for patients ages 18 and older as well as sleep disorder management for patients of any age. Patients living in Barker, Cypress, Houston, Hufsmith, Katy, North Houston, Spring and Tomball enjoy his personalized, quality care. It is important to Dr. Patel to spend time with each patient during which he can listen to health concerns, comfort patients, provide knowledgeable feedback and solutions, and build long-term patient-physician relationships. Dr. Patel is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and is a member of the American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM). When he is away from his patients, Dr. Patel explores his passions for art, calligraphy and the NFL. He is fluent in Gujarati and Hindi, and staff members are fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
Baylor College Of Medicine - Pulmonary
Ivan Rosas, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ivan Rosas specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at BCM - Faculty Group Practice. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rosas is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Rosas is currently accepting new patients.
Dileep Puppala is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tomball, Texas. Dr. Puppala is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bullae, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Puppala is currently accepting new patients.
Lakshmy Ayyar is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayyar is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Ayyar is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paresh D. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paresh D. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paresh D. Patel by calling their office at 281-870-4567. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paresh D. Patel a top-rated expert for Atypical Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paresh D. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atypical Pneumonia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Paresh D. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Paresh D. Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Paresh D. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Paresh D. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-870-4567 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BullaeDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic CoughDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmphysemaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Grass AllergyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- PneumoniaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- AsbestosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Asbestosis.
- AspergillosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BronchitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- DrowsinessDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Drowsiness.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Industrial BronchitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Industrial Bronchitis.
- InsomniaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Long Haul COVIDDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Long Haul COVID.
- Lung CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pulmonary AspergillomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Aspergilloma.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- SarcoidosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- TracheitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- VertigoDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.


