4.9
85 Ratings with 60 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Tarak Patel is a pediatric pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions in children. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Patel completed his pediatric residency at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, followed by specialized fellowship training in pediatric pulmonology at Baylor College of Medicine. With 29 years of experience in pediatric respiratory care, he holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and communicates with patients and families 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. His expertise includes treating sleep breathing disorders such as sleep apnea in children and obstructive sleep apnea. He performs comprehensive sleep studies and polysomnograms to evaluate sleep patterns and breathing …problems during rest. Dr. Patel also utilizes end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring to assess respiratory function in his young patients. Families rate his care highly, giving him an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Patel practices at Methodist Children's Hospital and sees patients at the Pulmonology Clinic at CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio, Texas. His expertise includes treating sleep breathing disorders such as sleep apnea in children and obstructive sleep apnea. He performs comprehensive sleep studies and polysomnograms to evaluate sleep patterns and breathing …problems during rest. Dr. Patel also utilizes end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring to assess respiratory function in his young patients. Families rate his care highly, giving him an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 29 years of experience
- 43 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatric Pulmonology; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Pediatrics
- 60 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Pulmonology Clinic at CHRISTUS Children's
333 N Santa Rosa # 2San Antonio, TX 78207 Tel: (210) 704-4504
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| Med School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx | Med School: Bolan Medical College | Med School: Universidad De Monterrey Facultad De Medicina | |
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Tarak Patel has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
Tarak Patel holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatric Pulmonology; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Pediatrics.
Medical School
Graduated from Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx in 1997.
NPI Number
Tarak Patel's NPI number is 1013954221.
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- Tarak Patel is affiliated with Methodist Children's Hospital.
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- What languages does Tarak Patel speak?
- Tarak Patel speaks English.
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