Overview
Dr. Shital Patel earned her medical degree at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India. She completed her internship and residency in Lynchburg, Va., in the Central Health Family Medicine Residency Program, where she served as chief resident. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Patel has been in practice since 2007. She sees patients ages 6 and older and also speaks Gujarati. Her primary clinical interests are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, anxiety, depression, well-woman exams, well-child checkups and sports physicals. Drawn to family medicine as a specialty because of its broad scope, Dr. Patel is passionate about healing people and developing long-lasting relationships with her patients. She prioritizes prevention, screening and annual physicals, along with diet and exercise recommendations for a healthy lifestyle. A firm believer in the importance of communication, she takes time during office visits to explain diagnoses and treatment plans and answer questions. Her patients appreciate her accessibility. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine, Texas Academy of Family Physicians and Texas Medical Association. A resident of the Memorial area, Dr. Patel is married and the mother of two children. Away from her practice, she loves to spend time with her family, walk around the neighborhood, try new restaurants and travel.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Muscle Atrophy, Alcoholic Neuropathy, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
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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.
PCP For Life PA
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Ramakrishna V Chava MD PA
Ramakrishna Chava is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Kingwood, Texas. Dr. Chava is highly rated in 83 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chava is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shital Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shital Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shital Patel by calling their office at 832-308-0508. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shital Patel a top-rated expert for Dementia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shital Patel is classified as an Advanced expert for Dementia, 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. Shital Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Shital Patel is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Dementia, Muscle Atrophy, and Alcoholic Neuropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Shital Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Shital Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-308-0508 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
- DementiaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Muscle AtrophyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Atrophy.
- Experienced
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- Alcoholic NeuropathyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Neuropathy.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- DysgraphiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Dysgraphia.