Overview
Rakesh Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blocked Tear Duct, and Entropion.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 340, Columbia, SC 29203
100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 350, Columbia, SC 29212
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rakesh M. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rakesh M. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rakesh M. Patel by calling their office at 803-434-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rakesh M. Patel a top-rated expert for Ptosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rakesh M. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ptosis, 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. Rakesh M. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Rakesh M. Patel is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Blocked Tear Duct. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Rakesh M. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh M. Patel has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ptosis. You can view a list of Dr. Rakesh M. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rakesh M. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Rakesh M. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-434-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- PtosisDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Ptosis.
- Advanced
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- EntropionDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- BoilsDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- ChalazionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- FolliculitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis
- Horner SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Horner Syndrome.
- HyphemaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- MeibomianitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Orbital CellulitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Orbital Cellulitis.
- Progressive External OphthalmoplegiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.