Summary

Dr. Rupal Patel is an internal medicine physician specializing in nephrology with 28 years of experience treating kidney conditions. They earned their medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and provide comprehensive care for patients with various kidney disorders. Dr. Patel is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Patel practices at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and sees patients at the Kidney Health Center in Houston, Texas. They focus on managing chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney conditions, including stage 5 chronic kidney disease. Their expertise includes hemodialysis access procedures, remote patient monitoring for ongoing care, and specialized treatments like fistulogram procedures. Patients have given Dr. Patel an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Kidney Health Center

7015 Almeda Rd Ste 3Houston, TX 77054
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

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English, Portuguese Speaks Hindi, English, Spanish
Houston , TXKaty , TXKaty , TXWebster , TX
Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: The Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia, Peru
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rupal Somabhai Patel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Memorial Hermann - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rupal Somabhai Patel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rupal Somabhai Patel has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Biopsy
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Diabetic Kidney Disease (Diabetic Nephropathies)
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Hypotension
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Disease (Glomerulonephritis)
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Stones (Kidney Calculi)
  • Lupus Nephritis
  • Nephrology
  • Nutritional Support
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Tubal Ligation (Permanent Sterilization in Women)
  • Urinalysis
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Baylor College Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Rupal Patel affiliated with?
Dr. Rupal Patel is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Rupal Patel speak?
Dr. Rupal Patel speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Rupal Patel accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Rupal Patel accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Rupal Patel accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Rupal Patel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Rupal Patel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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