Overview
Rakesh Patel, DO, is a highly-skilled, board-certified endocrinologist at the Endocrine and Psychiatry Center in Katy and Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel loves to care for patients, especially those with complicated cases. Patients come to Dr. Patel for a variety of reasons due to his exceptional reputation. He has found success in caring for Type 1 and 2 Diabetes patients, patients with non-specific symptoms of weight gain and fatigue, and other endocrinological conditions to help them get their lives back on track. The reason he gets these challenging conditions under control is that he takes the time to listen to each and every patient. Dr. Patel truly believes in the quote: “If you listen to your patient long enough, they will tell you what is wrong.” He loves solving complex mysteries. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine since 2003 and is the proud owner and founder of the Endocrine and Psychiatry Center. His staff is renowned for their caring demeanor, and the office boasts a family atmosphere. Dr. Patel loves technology, developing medical recordkeeping software in the past and currently developing applications for better patient care at a reduced cost. When not at the office, Dr. Patel loves to spend time with his three kids. He loves photography and travel. You may even catch some of his photographs on the office’s walls. Dr. Patel is a proud Texan football fan who enjoys watching movies – but not playing golf. Dr. Patel loves sarcasm and humor, so if you are looking for a serious, boring endocrinologist, please do not see Dr. Patel.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothalamic Tumor, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9539 Huffmeister Rd, Houston, TX 77095
984100 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 68198
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Patel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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 832-593-8100. 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rakesh Patel is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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 Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothalamic Tumor, and Hypothyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Rakesh Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Rakesh Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-593-8100 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.
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- Advanced
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- HypothyroidismDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
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- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Cytochrome C Oxidase DeficiencyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.