Dr. Praful B. Patel, MD | Santa Rosa, CA | Pulmonology

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Dr. Praful Patel is a pulmonologist who specializes in sleep medicine and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from Smt N H L Municipal Medical College and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center. With 37 years of experience in practice, Dr. Patel brings extensive expertise to treating complex respiratory and sleep-related conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Patel practices at several locations throughout the Santa Rosa area, including Providence Medical Group Santa Rosa - Pulmonology, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, and Healdsburg District Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating sleep apnea in both adults and children, with particular expertise in obstructive sleep apnea. He performs comprehensive pulmonary function testing and sleep studies to help diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions. Patients rate Dr. Patel 3.5 out of 5 stars on average.

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3.5

13 Ratings
37 years of experience
50 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Loyola University Medical Center
7 written reviews
3 specialties
9 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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Arrogant, ignorant and uneducated. Would not let me speak. Would not look at my medical history. Didn't understand how to read a lab report. He decided that the issues I was having were not real and told me it was normal to have 89% O2. I'm not sure how this dangerous quack is allowed to practice medicine. The most laughably inept medical professional I have ever encountered, bar none.

July 28th, 2023

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saw this guy once, he scared me because he said anything any other doctor has told me he didnt care about that, he would look for himself but he did not even order any test or even exam me, he was useless, he belongs in a loony bin

July 16th, 2020

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Dr. Praful is off putting at first, I didn't like him at first but once you see him a few times you realize that he is a great doctor and very talented and a multi-discipline type of person. He found my heart murmur which led to my being diagnosed with a bad aortic heart valve. He literally saved my life, give him the benefit of the doubt you will be glad you did.

July 19th, 2017

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this doctor treat me very bad Ive had rematiod arithritis since 9 years old i"am now 53 she told me that i did not have it. and mocked me when i told her i did. she was very very rude: i needed help and was kicked out in the cold. i have my blood test saying i have it now. iam going to send it to her to show her how wrong she is!!!!!!!!

September 14th, 2016

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Best Doctor and Staff in Tallahasse!!!!!!!

August 7th, 2012

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Dr. Patel really listened to me and understood my problems. Basically, I am overweight and he told me in so many words that I need to lose weight. He didn't try to give me drugs to make me feel better! I saw him again several months later for a follow up and I was in much better shape. His advice was spot on as my numbers are much better. Other doctors told me I have asthma, which I don't. I just needed to lose weight. If you want straight answers, Dr. Patel is the one for you. If you want feel good answers, then find someone else.

September 14th, 2011

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HAS A DEMEANING BEHAVIOR--THINKS HE IS BETTER THAN THE PT. WOULD DIE BEFORE I EVER SAW THIS PHYSICAIN.

April 18th, 2010

Providence Medical Group Santa Rosa - Pulmonology

585 W College AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401

Tel: (707) 526-3500

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

1165 Montgomery DrSanta Rosa, CA 95405

Tel: (707) 546-3210

Healdsburg District Hospital

1375 University StHealdsburg, CA 95448

Tel: (707) 431-6500


Dr. Praful Balkrishna Patel, MD	Dr. Zakwan Quwatli, MD	Dr. Donald Doyle, MD	Dr. Ketan C Mehta, MD
Pulmonology	Pulmonology	Pulmonology	Pulmonology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.9 (8 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience	46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks Russian, Spanish	Speaks English
Santa Rosa , CA	Fairfield , CA	Fairfield , CA	Santa Rosa , CA
Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College	Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Seth G S Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Asthma
Chest Infection
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Critical Care Medicine
Emphysema
Pneumonia
Sleep Medicine
Tuberculosis (TB)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loyola University Medical Center

Medical School

Smt N H L Municipal Medical CollegeGraduated in 1989

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Where is Dr. Praful Patel's office located?: Dr. Praful Patel's office is located at 585 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401.

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