Overview
Rinal Patel is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hypothyroidism, and Protein Deficiency.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
2626 S Loop W Ste 265, Houston, TX 77054
1801 North Loop W Ste 45, Houston, TX 77008
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.
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. Rinal Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rinal Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rinal Patel by calling their office at 713-796-9955. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rinal 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. Rinal 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. Rinal Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Rinal Patel is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Hypothyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Rinal Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rinal Patel has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Rinal Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rinal Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Rinal Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-796-9955 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
- Experienced
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HyperthyroidismDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- MalnutritionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Ovarian Overproduction of AndrogensDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens.