5
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Summary
Dr. Rakesh Patel specializes in ophthalmology and plastic surgery, bringing 36 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Patel speaks English.
Dr. Patel practices at multiple Prisma Health locations throughout Columbia, South Carolina, including affiliations with Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital. He focuses on treating conditions such as drooping eyelids and ptosis, which affects the upper eyelid position. His surgical expertise includes blepharoplasty, which corrects eyelid issues, and Z-plasty, a technique used to improve scar appearance and function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Patel highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Patel practices at multiple Prisma Health locations throughout Columbia, South Carolina, including affiliations with Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital. He focuses on treating conditions such as drooping eyelids and ptosis, which affects the upper eyelid position. His surgical expertise includes blepharoplasty, which corrects eyelid issues, and Z-plasty, a technique used to improve scar appearance and function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Patel highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- 36 years of experience
- 26 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 8 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Rakesh Maneklal Patel has 8 locationsPrisma Health Ophthalmology
100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 350Columbia, SC 29212 Tel: (803) 907-2020
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 - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Dr. Rakesh Maneklal Patel
4 Medical Park RdColumbia, SC 29203Mon8:00 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 - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Dr. Rakesh Maneklal Patel
9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 340Columbia, SC 29203Mon8:00 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
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital
400 Palmetto Health PkwyColumbia, SC 29212 Tel: (803) 907-7000
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| Dr. Rakesh Maneklal Patel | Dr. John Cameron Kirchner, MD | Mary Elizabeth Williams | Dr. Kayla Humenansky, DO |
| Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery | Nurse Practitioner | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 36 Years of Experience | 52 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Columbia , SC | Columbia , SC | COLUMBIA , SC | Columbia , SC |
| Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rakesh Maneklal Patel
Medical Specialties
Dr. Rakesh Maneklal Patel has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rakesh Maneklal Patel has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated in 2008
Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical CollegeGraduated in 1990
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- Dr. Rakesh Patel speaks English.
- Where is Dr. Rakesh Patel's office located?
- Dr. Rakesh Patel's office is located at 100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 350, Columbia, SC, 29212.
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