Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Rakesh R. Patel

Internal Medicine
Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast PLLC
9539 Huffmeister Road, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
4
conditions
Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast PLLC
9539 Huffmeister Road, 
Houston, TX 

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 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothalamic Tumor, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Molina Healthcare
  • HMO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast PLLC
9539 Huffmeister Road, Houston, TX 77095
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Other Locations
Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast PLLC
21308 Provincial Boulevard, Katy, TX 77450
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed

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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rakesh R. Patel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rakesh R. Patel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rakesh R. 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 R. 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 R. 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 R. Patel specialize in?

While Dr. Rakesh R. 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 R. Patel accept my insurance?

Dr. Rakesh R. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-593-8100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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