Overview
Vijay M. Patel, MD, FCCP, earned his medical degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Following his residency, Dr. Patel completed a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship and Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Patel is board certified in pulmonary medicine and internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Patel was in practice at PAPP Clinic. His special interests include sleep disorders, asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, lung disorder, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and pulmonary function tests. Dr. Patel is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society. In his spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Patel is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, Bullae, and Narcolepsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2301 Newnan Crossing Boulevard, Suite 200, Newnan, GA 30265
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vijay Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vijay Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vijay Patel by calling their office at 770-683-6921. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vijay Patel a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vijay Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 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. Vijay Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Vijay Patel is a Sleep Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Bullae. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sleep Medicine.
Does Dr. Vijay Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vijay Patel has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You can view a list of Dr. Vijay Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vijay Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Vijay Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-683-6921 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BronchitisDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchitis.
- BullaeDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Bullae.
- EmphysemaDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Emphysema.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Advanced
- AcatalasemiaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Acatalasemia.
- AsthmaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AsbestosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Asbestosis.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.