Shivani K. Patel, MD
Fullerton, CA 92835
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St. Jude Heritage Fullerton - Plaza
2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, Fullerton, CA 92835
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About Shivani K. Patel
I believe in evidence-based patient-centered, compassionate care.
Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine
2011
New York University - Langone Medical Center
2012
Northwest University
2007
New York Univeristy - Langone Medical Center
Internal Medicine
2014
Cedars Sinai
Rheumatology
American College of Rheumatology
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Dr. Patel and her staff are always courteous, friendly and informative.
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Dr Patel is a specialist who is monitoring my PMR. Condition. She is helping me navigate the adjustment of medication for this. She's very caring and informative and patient. I feel I'm in good hands with her.
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Excellent provider
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Perfect and happy to be her patient. Thank you
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Excellent physician and staff!
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Excellent Dr. And accommodating staff.
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Excellent care
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Dr. Patel has consistently exceeded my expectations. She explained several things about my concerns and offered valuable insight. I love her dedication and enthusiasm for helping me live my best life and be healthy and happy in my life! She has my trust absolutely! Thanks are not enough to express my gratitude and appreciation for her as my Doctor!
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Dr. Patel was already in the exam room when I came in for my appt. She listened carefully and showed concern for my condition. She offered options for treatment and made it clear that I could be seen quickly if I needed to return for treatment before the scheduled follow up appt. I would highly recommend her to friends and family.
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I don't call this provider with questions but I do use the patient portal and they are very responsive which I love. Dr Patel is my favorite doctor because she's respectful, attentive and very knowledgeable. I feel I can trust her.
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Excellent doctor and staff
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Awesome staff, awesome Doctor. Will highly recommend with confidence.
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Dr. Patel is knowledgeable and also willing to learn new information.
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Excellent concern demonstrated for my rheumatoid arthritis. Very personable, knowledgeable, ease of communication, exceptionally easy to discuss medical issues.
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Dr Patel is always professional and caring in regards to my treatment and what else we can do to make it better!!
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Dr. Patel is a great and supportive doctor!
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Dr. Patel has been very informative and thorough with all my visits. I appreciate her effective treatment of my condition. I commented to her at this visit that her office staff is always very friendly, in person and on the phone. Thank you all!
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Dr Patel is the best
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I am 66 years old. This is probably the brightest and most talented doctor I have ever hooked up with. I have about five specialist for everything. I no longer hide from the doctor thanks to Dr. Patel. Things are moving forward good
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I am responding on behalf of Richard Sellers who is [Date of Birth] and has memory issues. Dr Patel is exceptional - very respectful of him and patient with him. He was entirely at ease during his visit. Staff was also great. No wait which I truly appreciate as it is hard for him to wait. One of our favorites thank you!!
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She is amazing! So caring and her memory of my medical history from past visits really impressed me.
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I believe this office is the only one I go to that I do not have to wait. Doctor and staff are excellent. The only thing I don't like is the pay parking. I just think it's wrong.
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The provider has been one of the very best doctors that I have had. She was away from her services because of her having a baby. But when ever I was with her, she was one of the very best doctors that Has ever taken time to help me.
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Dr Patel is very friendly, polite, respectful, and kind. But the front desk need to be friendly, respectful, and polite.
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Very good service and care
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Great doctor
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Dr. Patel is very kind, helpful and knowledgeable. She's very detailed and explains information so one can understand. I'm happy to be a patient of hers.
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I am extremely grateful to have her as my doctor. She is very knowledgeable and very supportive.
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Having the care by Dr. Patel is like winning the "Lotto", she is priceless and I would not leave her care ever.
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Very nice dr. And always a pleasure to see her.
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I've been seeing this doctor regularly for about 3 years and she's wonderful!! She always listens to me and is happy to offer help or referrals if needed. I highly recommend Dr Patel.
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Dr Patel and staff r wonderful it's a pleasure to see them
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Always comfortable with Dr. Patel. Very happy with how my issues are being addressed. No complaints.
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Dr. Patel consistently demonstrates her knowledge and concern about my physical issues. I am very pleased to be one of her patients.
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Very attentive and listens well to concerns with helpful strategies.
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Dr. Patel is always so attentive to my questions and explains in a way that is easy to understand
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Dr. Patel is very easy to talk to and always has a good answer.
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Dr. Patel is really intelligent, thorough, and kind. The only bump I experienced with her was her writing her notes referring to me with she/her pronouns vs my non-binary pronouns of they/them.
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Dr Patel is very thorough and caring. She takes the time to answer all questions and explains all concerns.
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My provider is well informed about my health and very caring
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Dr Patel saw me for me expected check up and assisted in an additional treatment for a non related pain. I am very happy she was able to relieve my pain.
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I have only had good experiences
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Dr Patel is amazing!!
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She pays attention and appears to forthrightly answer questions.
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Dr. Patel is always so engaged. She had reviewed my recent history before she came into the room.
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Dr. Patel is kind, considerate, and knowledgeable. Absolutely love her!
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Dr. Patel is wonderful! She was ready for me in the room. Usually I have to wait for my other doctors anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to see them once I'm in the room. This was the fastest that I have been seen by a doctor. So appreciate it.
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Dr Patel worked to get me in office right away for aspiration and injection in my knee related to an arthritis flare-up.
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Dr. Patel is wonderful! She listens to me and reviews my records so that she is familiar with my history. She has a very pleasant demeanor and is respectful of my time by being prompt to my appointment time.
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I enjoy my visits with Dr Patel. She very professional and takes the time to explain functions of my hand and problems I experience with my fingers.
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Dr Patel is great.
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Very prompt
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A caring and respectful environment thus far. Dr. Patel is very well informed and works closely with patient to reach best treatment options. I feel a high level of trust and confidence being under her care.
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Dr. Patel is very caring and compassionate to her patients I feel very lucky to have her as my Rheumatologist.
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Extremely happy with the provider
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The doctor listened and gave me time during my visit to ask all of my questions. My visit was suggested by my PT who is treating my hand arthritis, trigger fingers and tendonitis. My PT doctor was concerned underlying issues were involved. I'm now investigating with my medical doctors.
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Dr Shivani is wonderful. I've been seeing her for about 2 years and she has always been helpful, kind and never rushed. She addresses all my concerns and even offers referrals if I feel I need it. I'm very happy with her and the care she provides. I highly recommend her.
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Dr. Patel is the best!
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Outstanding
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Everything about this provider is excellent. Some questions were about calling in, I don't do that, I use the patient portal and this office always responds promptly to my concerns.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel always listened and gives recommendations to what the follow up should be.
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Dr. Patel is a very informative doctor. She is very kind and respectful to me. I have never had a problem with her. I see Dr. Patel because I have Lupus. She is very informative and tells me and explain to me why I see the doctors I see because of my lupus. I'm still in a lot of pain and I see a pain management doctor, but I don't think she understands or is unable to help me with my pain. I wish all my doctors were like Dr. Patel.
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Dr. Patel's Care was excellent. Awaiting phone call from her staff for next appointment per what Dr. Patel said.
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Dr Patel is very thorough and well spoken in everything she says..Very caring
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She is compassionate, caring and extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I feel blessed to have her for my health provider.
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Always very helpful and concerned
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Dr Patel is so kind and really displays an excellent amount of compassion for me as a patient.
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Doctor Patel is a great listener and comes up with a treatment plan that we both agree on.
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Dr. Patel does a great job reviewing patients charts and explains everything. Best Doctor.
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Dr Patel is the best! She treats with compassion.
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So smart, so friendly, respectful
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Kind and professional
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Dr Patel is an amazing doctor. She is wiser than I can begin to understand. She makes connections between all of my weird symptoms. She is prudent about when to provide medication as treatment and she always knows what she can do to support. I'm impressed by her, and very grateful she is my provider.
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Very good!
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She is thorough and concern
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I only have nice words to say about Dr. Patel. She listens well to my concerns regarding my health problem.
Providence Patient
She is right on top of my medical problems and makes recommendations to me.
Providence Patient
I have had the dx of lupus for 3 years but didn't know the symptoms. At this regular followup I asked is the pain in many joints was related to lupus. She looked that the lab report which I don;t understand and made a decision. She is an excellent Physican.
Providence Patient
All of my Dr's are very kind, caring and knowledgeable. They have patients with all questions that I ask them.
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Dr. Patel is always caring and prepared.
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She very understandings my needs we come up with a plan on blood work and Medicine thats needed. Love her as doctor she works with me and my needs.
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Dr. Patel is a wonderful doctor. She explains conditions and the treatment plan very clearly, She is friendly and easy to talk with, and she has a soft touch with the needle! :)
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I absolutely adore Dr. Patel, she's so kind, patient and helpful! I've referred her to 5 of my friends who are all now seeing her
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Dr. Patel is excellent! Spends time listening and reviewing medical reports.
Providence Patient
It's always a pleasure seeing Dr. Patel.
Providence Patient
She gets me, even though I was handed off to her from a previous provider. I feel she is doing all she can to get me on the right track to manage my pain and get me well
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is very helpful, listens and wants to help me with my issues.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel always provide me with excellent Service, same with all the stuff.
Providence Patient
I am very satisfied, thank you
Providence Patient
She is very nice. She always goes over the blood test with me which is very good. She even answered a question I had with my Blood prressure as it alway high when I see her. Her answer was a great help to me.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is an excellent Rheumatologist who is professional, well informed, kind and caring. I'm fortunate to be her patient.
Providence Patient
Dr Stapfer and Dr Patel are excellent and my care has been outstanding
Providence Patient
All great
Providence Patient
I love Dr. Patel because she is so easy to communicate with and knowledgeable. I can ask her anything and she has an answer for me. She is so understanding and very patient with me. Great doctor.
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Dr Patel and her staff were very polite ,efficient and cordial
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Dr. Patel is wonderful! She is very thorough and listens to what I have to say. She's on time and prepared for my appointment. She seems very caring.
Providence Patient
The waiting to get in was quick and the provider was already in the room when I arrived.
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Doctor Patel is a very good doctor.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel always listens and addresses your concerns. Sure wish she could be my primary care doctor,
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Clinical Interests
- 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
Dr Patel is fantastic!
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