Summary

Dr. Tarak Patel specializes in pulmonology, focusing specifically on pediatric pulmonology to help children with breathing and lung conditions. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Patel completed his pediatrics residency at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, followed by specialized fellowship training in pediatric pulmonology at Baylor College of Medicine. With nearly three decades of medical experience, he holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and is fluent in English.

Dr. Patel practices at Methodist Children's Hospital and sees patients at the Pulmonology Clinic at CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio, Texas. He specializes in treating sleep disorders in children, including sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. His expertise includes performing sleep studies and polysomnograms to diagnose breathing problems during sleep. Dr. Patel also uses end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring to assess respiratory function in his young patients. Parents and families rate him highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 29 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatric Pulmonology; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Pediatrics
  • 59 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Pulmonology Clinic at CHRISTUS Children's

333 N Santa Rosa # 2San Antonio, TX 78207

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4.9 
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29 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English
San Antonio , TXSugar Land , TXHOUSTON , TXFort Sam Houston , TX
Med School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx Med School: Bolan Medical College Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tarak Patel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Cenpatico
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Sana
  • Select Health of South Carolina - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tarak Patel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tarak Patel has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Apnea
  • Asthma
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatric Pulmonology; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Pediatrics

Medical School

Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock TxGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Tarak Patel affiliated with?
Dr. Tarak Patel is affiliated with Methodist Children's Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Tarak Patel's office located?
Dr. Tarak Patel's office is located at 333 N Santa Rosa # 2, San Antonio, TX, 78207.

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