Shivani K. Patel, MD
Fullerton, CA 92835
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
St. Jude Heritage Fullerton - Plaza
2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, Fullerton, CA 92835
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- Coventry/First Health PPO
- Cigna PPO
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- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- US Family Health Plan - TriCare
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
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- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO
- Blue Shield of CA PPO
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About Shivani K. Patel
I believe in evidence-based patient-centered, compassionate care.
NYU Langone Medical Center
2014
Northwestern University Feinberg
2011
American College of Rheumatology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
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I appreciate Dr. Patel's concern and thoroughness. She provides excellent council.
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Excellent care, listens and ask questions of me in a timely manner
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This is my favorite doctor.
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All excellent and very helpful
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Dr. Patel is still my favorite doctor.
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Dr. Patel is a great doctor. She is very informative on what U see her for;
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Good
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I feel she is very qualified, knowledgeable, helpfully and kind and answers all my questions!
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Love my provider but had to wait quite awhile to get an appointment.
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Dr Pstel is very friendly and personable. She answers all my questions about my sx being rheumatoid, osteoarthritis or both. Office was great about putting me on a wait list when I called to RS an appointmentfor the end of the month. The office called only 2 days later. Wonderful. Great Doctor great office staff.
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Dr Shavi Patel is highly knowledgeable in her field and very well informed about the connecting practices that can affect me as a patient. I had questions about my inflammation and to what extent my thyroid and other hormones played in the flare ups. She gave me eye contact and good explanation on the interconnected essentials. She did suggest that a test I wanted to have should be directed to my endocrinologist which I will pursue. I feel my thoughts and concerns are respected by Dr Patel and I appreciate that I am able to have a meaningful and helpful discussion during my appointment.
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Dr Patel is awesome!! I've been going to her for a few years now and she is extremely supportive and encouraging every time I see her. If I have questions outside the office time I have with her I can message her on my portal and always a receive an answer. I think she is the best!!
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Wonderful experience and great listener
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Great Doctor and staff.
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Dr. Patel is needing additional information from out of state. She was very respectful and helpful. We are in the process of obtaining that information. I appreciate how thorough she is and also conservative about medications.
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Dr Patel is the best physician I or anyone could ever ask for. Always so knowledgeable, im astonished at everything she remembers from past conversations..I wouldn't replace her for anyone else
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I have the best doctors there is and Healthcare in all the country
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Her staff r very helpful and Doctor always listens and together we come up with a plan.
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My experience was wonderful with this provider
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Very good experience
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Dr Patel always takes time to explain things to me and never rushes.
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Dr Patel is attentive, focused, and explains test results and treatment efforts in laymen terms.
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Dr Patel is very thorough and friendly. Appreciate her care!
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Dr, Shivani Patel is the best ever, she shows her care and concern for my overall health and treatment for my current condition. I feel very confident under her care.
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Dr. Patel is knowledgeable about my condition as well as my health history and medications. She speaks to me with respect and explains information in an understandable manner. I'm so grateful to be under her care.
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Excellent Doctor you should have more Doctors of this caliper. She Is caring, diligent, explains everything In detail and so you can understand but does answer what question you have. Takes the time you need .
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Dr. Patel is always very attentive with my care and beautiful personality.
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Satisfied with provider
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Very satisfied, Dr. Patel knows my medical history and follows through visit to visit.
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Dr Patel is extremely respectful and addresses all questions. Also, I never have to call the office, if I have concerns between appointments I use the patient portal. This office is extremely responsive! Dr Patel is the BEST!
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Excellent, easy to talk with and very knowledgeable
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Of all my specialists Dr. Patel is my biggest ally helping me navigate the complexity of all of my health issues and getting me to the right type of specialist. I never feel rushed when I have a lot of questions.
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Dr Patel is an outstanding Rheumatologist!!!
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Dr. Shivani Patel is the very best. She's very good at rheumatology & listens to my needs.
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Dr Patel is great!
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Very personable and caring. Offered to help with a chronic problem that had not resolved from prior medical visits. Very much appreciated that she offered to help.
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I think my doctors are fantastic, they spend quality time and listen.
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Short wait time. Dr. Friendly
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Always professional, attentive and answers any concerns I might have.
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Dr. Patel is always very thorough and goes over the results of my blood test checks to see how my arthritis is doing
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Very knowledgeable and caring physician
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She was very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Completed all prescriptions review, set up physical therapy and added extended help if needed. I was very pleased!
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Dr. Shivani Patel is one of the most kind providers I've ever encountered. She's knowledgeable, thoughtful, informative, and spends quality time with me. I never feel rushed. And she always listens to my concerns intently. I am incredibly grateful to have found her and extremely thankful she's one of my health providers.
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This is a great provider. She cares about my concerns. Physically checks my joints on my hands and feet. Always asks my concerns!
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I know that Dr. Patel is one of best doctors.She is kind , frienldly and check all my helthe record up and explain.
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Dr. Patel is the best in providing medical care.
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I love my rheumatologist Dr. Patel, she is very friendly, exudes kindness, provides relevant education, and helps me feel comfortable with her. I can see why she always gets 5 star ratings! She is easy to establish a strong and trusting doctor patient relationship. I'm very lucky to have her!
Providence Patient
I've been seeing Dr Shivani for sometime and she is wonderful!! She is a good listener and willing to give referrals easily if needed. She's happy and encouraging and there for you whenever you have the need. I highly recommend her.
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Always have a great experience
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St. Jude is very well-organized, and doctors are knowledgeable.
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She always listens to me and never hurries me.
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Dr Patel always listens to any issues that are of concern and tries to explain the best way to deal with them.
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Dr Patel and her staff are great. They seem to care about me and offer the best service possible.
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Dr Patel is extremely knowledgeable about about medications and akways tries to find a way to make me better.
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My daughter-in-law referred me to this physician and she was absolutely right that she is wonderful and a very thorough physician
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Dr. Patel is the Best!!
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She has been great!
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Dr. Shivani Patel is great. Always follow up to all my concerns and goes over all my past blood test and health issues.
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Dr Patel is always friendly, approachable, and understanding to my questions. I feel like I'm in good hands with her.
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Very good care provider.
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Dr Patel is an amazing Doctor
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Dr. Patel is very patient and knowledgeable about my PMR treatment. I only wish I could have gotten a print out of my complicated medication titration dosage plan. It was a little confusing to me. She did write it out by hand on a piece of paper, but I would have preferred a printout.
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All the care personnel I have interacted with have all done a very good job for me and I am very happy with each of them.
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Dr Patel takes time with me to discuss the course of care I'm getting. She's very kind and caring and I feel heard and understood. I trust her very much.
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They always take me in right on time. Everyone I come in contact with is very friendly and courteous.
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De. Patel is the only doctor that I never have to wait for. She is either in the examining room waiting for me or she Comes in within minutes. Very refreshing.
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Dr Patel is the best, I wouldn't replace her for anyone else
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I'm happy with the care I received.
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Dr. Patel is kind, and a very good listener. She always understands my concerns regarding my condition and the medications must take. Also, I always learn something new when I see her--she is aware of the latest developments in her field.
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Fantastic every time I go see Dr. Patel she's an amazing young woman very caring and understanding!!!
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Great Dr and staff
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Dr. Patel is kind, patient, knowledgeable AND personable. I feel looked after.
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Very personable. Explained All results and options for future care in a way that I understood.
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Great experience!
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She is following very close with care
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Great doctor and staff. She is always concerned about my health needs and gives her full attention.
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Dr. Patel & staff are excellent providers!
Providence Patient
I have a [ID], so I am able to go to whomever and wherever I want. Saint Jude, Providence, is over 30 miles away But it's worth the distance.
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Exception Doctor and Team !
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is amazing. She is so understanding. I just love her.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is very easy to talk to and I never feel hurried. She Is always very kind and has a great memory. I am always comfortable and relaxed during our visits.
Providence Patient
I love my Dr. Patel. She is a true listener and gives excellent explanations of my medical issues. Plus she is so friendly,
Providence Patient
The provider was caring, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She's the best Dr. That you want to visit again.
Providence Patient
The doctor listens carefully and responds with relevant information and knowledge.
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Dr. Patel is friendly and competent.
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Great experience all around
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She is always concerned about how I'm feeling, what more can be done to make me feel better. She is a good listener. She always let me know she is there for me anytime I need her.
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Answered my question with attention and care
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Dr. Patel knows my history and tracks it well. This makes me very confident with her recommendations.
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Dr. Patel is a great doctor!
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Dr Patel is one of the best doctors I have ever utilized Very well trained very personable well informed and a real pleasure to interact with her
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Excellent care!
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Dr Shivani Patel and her staff are the best. I have autoimmune conditions I do not want to have. There are sensitive and helpful with any questions or concerns I have.
Providence Patient
Very nice takes the time to listen to you
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Very nice and helpful
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Dr. Patel is respectful of my input regarding my care.
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Dr. Shivani Patel is very thorough, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Very friendly.
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Dr Patel is a breath of fresh air! She's knowledgeable, very intelligent, compassionate and so very easy to talk to. I look forward to seeing her.
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Dr. Patel is a wonderful doctor takes the time to talk about your health situations
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Dr. Patel is an incredible doctor. She takes her time and always listens to my concerns.
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Dr.Patel is a great Physician and explains problems in detail.
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Dr Patel is the most caring patient and knowledgeable. She is very interested in my health and always asks questions regarding my health!
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Best doctor I've got out of all my doctors
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VERY UNDERSTANDING AND EXPLAINED OTHER OPTIONS OF THERAPY
Providence Patient
After my previous dr. CHABRA left, I became a patient of Dr. Patel. She has been very understanding of my helical issues and very knowledgeable.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is a very knowledgeable and thorough physician. I appreciate how she reviews my records each time she sees me and knows what has changed with my history. I have so much confidence in her as she seems to really care about me and my health. She considers my entire health, not just my rheumatological health, and I appreciate that so much. She speaks in layman's language and clarifies information when needed. She has excellent bedside manner and puts my worries at ease each time I see her. Thank you, Dr. Patel! I am so grateful for you!
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Dr. Patel really knows and understands all the latest treatments for my condition. I respect her knowledge and wisdom. And, she allows me to be a thinking patient who has taken the time to learn about my conditions and their treatments.
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Dr.Patel always takes time needed to listen to all issues that have arose for my treatment and tries to help regarding any new issues that I have had. Very easy to talk to knowing she is always listening . Thank you!!
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Dr Patel is great
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Dr. Patel takes enough time to listen to her patients. She is a wonderful doctor!
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Dr Patel was an amazing Dr always kind and respectful.
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Dr. Patel is the Best !
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Excellent and knowledgable provider. Very compassionate;she listened to what I had to say.
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Dr's. Attention to my explanations of ailment = "A"Number of solutions to my problems from ailment = "0"Doctor's primary focus was continual typing on a keyboard while I was talking (like I was dictating to her).I left office with no solutions to my problems.
Providence Patient
I'm very satisfied with my doctor Patel, she listens to all my needs and concerns. My next follow up appointment will be in office. I'm very grateful Dr. Patel, is a very caring, kind , listens and asks questions about my pain. Thank you, Dr. Patel. Lupe P Flores
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Doctor aeems genuinely concerned about my condition and progress.
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Dr Patel, is a wonderful doctor who takes the time and care to listen and discuss any concerns. She is an asset to the department.
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I don't have any complaints regarding all my care providers. They are very caring and compassionate.
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I had a great experience with Dr Patel, she has excellent!
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Dr Patel goes above & beyond to support my healthcare! Her bedside manner is empathic & compassionate! She truly cares about my well-being & that means the world to me!
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Dr. Patel is an outstanding physician! Very caring and easy to talk to - thank you!
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They are better doctors
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All good.
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Dr. Patel is an excellent physician she treats patients with respect at all times. She understands my condition and is always looking for a way to work through my concerns
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Dr Shivani Patel is a terrific rheumatoligist.
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I absolutely love all my doctors at St. Jude. I can't thank you enough for all of them.
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Always good dr and staff r wonderful
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Always on time and professional staff. Knowledgeable and kind Patel MD.
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Dr Patel is always professional and takes time to answer all questions.
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Dr Patel listens and is responsive and kind.
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Love Dr Patel She's an outstanding doctor. Always listens and has great advice and information. Totally trust her!
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Dr. Patel is amazing rheumatologist, I am very fortunate to have her as my specialist, couldn't see going anywhere else.
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Dr Patel is a great doctor
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Dr Patel is a very supportive and knowledgeable physician. She is a good listener and always gives me good feedback Blessed to have her as my doctor.
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Dr. Patel is thorough and trustworthy and I feel comfortable relying on her advice
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Dr. Shivani Patel is kind, knowledgeable, and EXTREMELY compassionate. I only WISH my Mom had been blessed with a Rheumatologist like her. I know she would have received the BEST care with Dr. Patel (and would probably have lived a longer and less painful life with her rheumatoid arthritis).God Bless Dr. Shivani Patel!
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel had reviewed my situation before she came in. Definitely showed with her questions to me. Dr. Patel is amazing Specialist! She revierwed my MRI and told me that at this time, said that MRI shows that I should go back to Dr. Bittner . MRI indicated that my situation is more of an orthopedic nature that rheumalogy. I will be making that appt for Dr. Bittner. She also made me feel better that the blood work did not indicate RA. An immense burden lifted off my shoulders! She has an excellent manner ; explains in an easy-to-understand fashion! Dr. Patel is excellent!!!
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I am very grateful for the medical care the Dr. Patel provides.
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Dr. Patel is an awesome person very concerned and caring wants to make sure that I'm very comfortable and I appreciate it very much
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Everything went as smooth as possible.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is excellent and I would highly recommend her to family and friends. I especially appreciated how she listened to my concerns.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is kind, patient, and thorough. I thoroughly trust her with the care and direction I need on my arthritis concerns.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel was as always empathic and professional. She answered my questions and listened to my recent history of infections. She ordered more extensive blood work.
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Good experience for which I am thankful & grateful to all my doctors at St. Jude Providence .
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Great doctor, very helpful
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Conditions and Procedures
- Acute Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of Multiple Joints
- Arthropathy
- Biologic Therapy For Rheumatologic Diseases
- Bursitis
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Crest
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Dermatomyositis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Enthesitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gout
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Inflammatory Polyarthropathy
- Joint Injection
- Maternal Collagen Vascular Disorder
- Maternal Lupus
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Myositis
- Neuropathic Arthritis
- Non Surgical Management Of Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Post Infectious Arthritis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Septic Arthritis
- Sicca Syndrome
- Sjogrens
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Vasculitis
- Virtual Care
Very good doctor.
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