Overview
Rakesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 177 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
Locations
425 N Date St, Escondido, CA 92025
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 Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rakesh Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rakesh Patel by calling their office at 619-440-2751. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rakesh Patel a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rakesh Patel is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Fusion, 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 Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Rakesh Patel is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Osteotomy, and Fractured Spine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Rakesh Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh Patel has published 177 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Rakesh 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 Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Rakesh Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and SCAN Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-440-2751 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
- Advanced
- Spinal FusionDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Breast CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- COVID-19Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.