Dr. Girish Damjibhai Patel, MD

I would not recommend Dr. Patel based on my experience with his office and, especially, the way I was treated when I explained my disability. I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and a severe, documented sensitivity to fragrances and chemicals. This is in my medical chart. Exposure to fragrances can cause me significant reactions, including anaphylaxis, dizziness, burning of my eyes, nose and throat, heart pounding, disorientation, and neurological symptoms that can be seizure-like. Because of this, avoiding strong fragrances is not a preference or inconvenience for me—it is a medical necessity. Dr. Patel’s office now has a very strong fragrance, which appeared to be coming from something similar to a Glade plug-in or other fragrance product. When I explained that the fragrance was making me sick and that I have a documented disability, I expected some basic compassion and understanding from my physician. Instead, Dr. Patel became confrontational and lectured me. He told me… that I was the first person to complain about the fragrance in his 15+ years of practicing medicine, that he uses it because it smells good and people like it, and that I essentially needed to get over it. My husband stood up for me and defended me, as I would expect my husband to do when he sees me being treated this way. Dr. Patel became extremely upset and told us to leave. We were already willingly leaving. As we were leaving, the situation escalated further. Dr. Patel began screaming that he was going to call the police. We were not refusing to leave, threatening anyone, or attempting to cause a disturbance. We were leaving because I could not safely remain in an environment that was making me sick. At one point, Dr. Patel pointed his finger at me and yelled at me to stay there and wait for the police. I told him I was not going to remain in an environment that was causing me a medical reaction, and I left. What hurts the most is that this was my physician, someone who knew about my medical history and documented disabilities. I was not asking for special treatment. I was asking for basic consideration of a known medical condition. A simple response such as, “I’m sorry, I didn’t realize the fragrance was causing you such a severe reaction,” could have completely changed the situation. Instead, I left feeling humiliated, dismissed, and deeply hurt. I already struggle with medical trauma and difficulty trusting physicians, and this experience only made that worse. Unfortunately, this was not my only concern with Dr. Patel as a physician. In my experience, his care has been very basic and lacking in depth. I felt that he tended to rely on routine blood work and standard medications rather than taking the time to investigate the underlying causes of my complicated medical issues. Patients with complex medical conditions need a physician who is willing to listen, investigate, and show compassion—especially when a documented disability affects their ability to safely tolerate the medical environment. I would not recommend Dr. Patel or this office to anyone with significant chemical or fragrance sensitivities, complex medical conditions, or anyone who needs a physician who will listen and treat them with compassion.

Rude office staff and Dr. Patel is an obtuse, dismissive, lazy doctor.

what a great office, office staff and location.. next SMH ER in Bobcat .. great doctor and seen by doctor not PA or NP

I have seen Dr. Patel for many months now and after many visits can say he is a great doctor. He explains different procedures and alternative treatment and is kind and interested in your health and keeping you in good health. I would recommend him to any senior citizen looking for a good doctor for their senior years.

LONG WAIT. STAFF IS RUDE AND INEFFICIENT. PATIENTS CONSTANTLY COMPLAINING ABOUT THEM. MY FRIEND AND I WILL NEVER GO BACK

Excellent Dr and easy to work with office staff , very little wait time during your appointment

Terrible business manage , and the staff is horrible !

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