Overview
Uptal Patel is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Wilson Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Kidney Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 91 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Uptal D. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Uptal D. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Uptal D. Patel by calling their office at 919-684-8111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Uptal D. Patel a top-rated expert for Diabetic Nephropathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Uptal D. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diabetic Nephropathy, 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. Uptal D. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Uptal D. Patel is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Wilson Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Uptal D. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Uptal D. Patel has published 91 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Nephropathy. You can view a list of Dr. Uptal D. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Uptal D. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Uptal D. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-684-8111 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
- Distinguished
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Wilson Disease.
- Experienced
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Membranous NephropathyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Membranous Nephropathy.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)