Dr. Vivek Patel, MD

Dr. Patel is a medical imaging doctor at Riverside Healthcare who interprets diagnostic studies for patients and care teams. His training includes musculoskeletal radiology, which focuses on bones, joints, muscles and related injuries.Dr. Patel specializes in diagnostic radiology, using medical imaging to help care teams understand injuries and other health concerns. His work supports diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up by reviewing imaging studies and sharing clear findings with the providers caring for each patient.He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. He completed medicine residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, radiology residency at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, and musculoskeletal radiology fellowship and clinical instructor training at Yale University School of Medicine.His clinical focus includes diagnostic radiology and musculoskeletal imaging for bones, joints, …muscles and soft tissues. Patients may not always meet the radiologist directly, but this imaging review is an important part of safe care.