Dr. Shantu Bhulabhai Patel, MD

Dr. Shantu Patel is an internal medicine physician with 46 years of clinical experience helping patients manage a wide range of health conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Zambia School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Lutheran Medical Center. His extensive experience in internal medicine allows him to provide comprehensive primary care and manage complex medical conditions. Dr. Patel is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Patel practices at multiple locations throughout Vista and the surrounding areas, with affiliations at Tri City Medical Center and several Scripps healthcare facilities. He specializes in treating neurological conditions such as lead encephalopathy and metabolic encephalopathy, as well as managing hypertension, a common cardiovascular condition. His comprehensive approach to internal medicine focuses on both acute care and long-term health …management. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.