Overview
Dr. Ritu Patel earned her medical degree at the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine, now the American University of Integrated Sciences, in Sint Marten. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at MacNeal Hospital-Loyola School of Medicine in Chicago and a fellowship in nephrology at Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Patel, who is board certified in internal medicine, has been in practice since 2012 and in Houston since 2018. Her primary clinical interests are internal medicine, nephrology, hypertension, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. She also provides primary care and treats patients ages 18 and older. Dr. Patel also speaks Gujarati and Spanish. Her practice style centers on lifestyle modifications and improvement in health. She takes time to thoroughly explain why tests are ordered and what the results mean. Her patients say her expertise, energy, warmth and sincerity put them at ease immediately. A resident of the Rice Military area, Dr. Patel enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her dog Snowball, staying active and riding bikes--both outside and indoors. She describes herself as an “amazing aunt.”.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis.
Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
Ben Taub Hospital
Wolfgang Winkelmayer is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Winkelmayer is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Ala Abudayyeh is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Abudayyeh is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant.
Office
Juan Ayus is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayus is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypophosphatemia, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ritu Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ritu Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ritu Patel by calling their office at 713-464-0236. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ritu Patel a top-rated expert for Protein Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ritu Patel is classified as an Experienced expert for Protein Deficiency, 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. Ritu Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Ritu Patel is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Protein Deficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Ritu Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Ritu Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-464-0236 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NephrosclerosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.