Overview
Dr. Richa Patel is board certified in internal medicine, with a specialty in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. Dr. Patel is also board certified in obesity medicine. She earned her medical degree from Pramukhswami Medical College at Sardar Patel University in Karamsad, India. Dr. Patel continued her medical education by completing an internal medicine residency at New York Medical College/Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She solidified her passion for endocrinology during her three years of practice as a primary care physician in South Florida; which led her to the University of Missouri - Columbia, where she completed her fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.', 'An accomplished author, Dr. Patel has contributed numerous articles to peer-reviewed publications such as the International Journal of Clinical Practice and the National Journal of Medicine. She can diagnose and treat hormone-related diseases and the complications that can arise from them. Her special interest in the field of endocrinology lies in obesity medicine and the management of its metabolic complications. Dr. Patel is a member of the Obesity Medical Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the Endocrine Society, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association. She is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital-South.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Hypercalcemia, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
Dr. Patel is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and AB Internal Medicine (Endocrinology,Diabetes And Metabolism).
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Locations
3101 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ste 300, Tampa, FL 33607
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. Richa K. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richa K. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richa K. Patel by calling their office at 813-356-7161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richa K. 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. Richa K. Patel is classified as an Experienced 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. Richa K. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Richa K. Patel is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Hypercalcemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Richa K. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Richa K. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 813-356-7161 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Generalized Resistance to Thyroid Hormone
- HypercalcemiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.