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Dr. Vinod Patel, MD
Internal Medicine*
Age 72
Dr. Vinod Patel, MD
Downey, CA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Vinod Patel, MD works in Downey, CA as
They graduated from BJ Med Coll, Gujarat University Ahmedabad in 1975. Dr. Patel completed a residency at Fairview Health Sys. At present, Dr. Patel has received an average rating of 4.1 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times.
They are affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital and PIH Health Downey Hospital.
Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments.
Dr. Patel also speaks Gujarati and Hindi.
Dr. Patel practices at Practice in Downey, CA and has additional offices in Chicago, IL.
Offers Telehealth
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Explains Conditions Well
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Trustworthy
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Friendly Staff
Patients said the staff was friendly.
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Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Insurance Accepted
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Cigna HMOSouthern CA Value HMO
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Locations
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PIH Health Physicians12214 Lakewood Blvd Ste 110, Downey, CA 90242
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Office75 Remittance Dr Dept 6008, Chicago, IL 60675
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Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, Downey, CA 90241
Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel
4.1
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)
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Patient Reviews
Nov 07, 2017
I've just had my yearly physical exam with Dr. Patel, and experience was good. He listened to my needs, asked prescriptions I take, and wrote my prescriptions for 90-day supply. Overall very easy to talk to.
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About Me
Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education
Education
Medical Education
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BJ Med Coll, Gujarat University Ahmedabad
1975
Internship
Internship
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Bj Medical College
1975
Residency
Residency Hospital
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Fairview Health Sys
1998
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vinod Patel, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Patel accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Patel's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Patel accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Patel accepts here.
Dr. Patel's office is located at 12214 Lakewood Blvd Ste 110 Downey, CA 90242.
Yes, Dr. Patel speaks Gujarati and Hindi. See Dr. Patel's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Patel has a star rating of 4.1/5 and has been reviewed 27 times.
Dr. Patel has been practicing as an Internist for 49 years.
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