Dr. Himanshu Patel, MD

Dr. Himanshu Patel, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry  ·  
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Age 62
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Dr. Himanshu Patel, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in Salem, VA and has been practicing for 29 years. He graduated from Med Coll, Baroda U in 1981 and specializes in child & adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and more.
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Center For Emotional Care

400 E Burwell St Ste A

Salem, VA 24153

Contact Information

(540) 387-3105

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna

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Top Care Areas

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ADHD and-or ADD
very high
more than 97% of peers
Psychiatric Diseases
high
more than 78% of peers
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
normal
more than 78% of peers

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3  Specialties

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry

2  Board Certifications

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
  • Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*

17  Conditions Treated

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Virginia.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

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Education

  • Med Coll, Baroda U
    Medical School | Graduated 1981
  • Elmhurst Hosp Ctr
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1987
  • Elmhurst Hosp Ctr
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1989

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Patel has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Dr. Patel's Reviews

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1.9

Based on 15 reviews

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I understand an appropriate amount of time for a delay for an appointment but was informed when I had reached the office yesterday for an appointment 10 minutes later that I would have to reschedule due to a five minute grace period. I had drove over two hours from work and unforeseen events led to...Read More
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Lexie in Hillsville – Sep 12, 2018
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Not available when you need to see him and his staff are only concerned about getting through their work on time. Not the place to go if you are sick
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May 10, 2018
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Dr. Himanshu Patel is a great Psychiarist. He has a great bedside manner and a good sense of humor!
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Debra Quesenberrty in Vinton, Va – Jan 03, 2018
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Considering the overwhelming amount of academic fraud as of late in India I seriously think his credentials should be called into question, as well as a look into his work visa.
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Jacob C in Lexington, VA – Jul 05, 2016
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Very inconsistent. Short clipped answers, as well as answering patients issues with laughter, a head shake, and more notes on the laptop. He is so busy sending in the patient's refill requests that he doesn't actually listen to patients. Expect constant changes in the PA that you will be set up...Read More
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Burne D. in Salem, VA – Feb 26, 2016
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Dr. Patel accepts 5 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Choice Advantage
    Blue Preferred PPO
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