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Dr. Patel accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas: Blue Advantage HMO; Blue Choice
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO; Preferred PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Texas

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Patel's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Pulmonary Insufficiency

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Patel treats Pulmonary Insufficiency more than 48% of his peers

Dr. Patel treats this condition more than 48% of his peers

Asthma

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Patel treats Asthma more than 43% of his peers

Dr. Patel treats this condition more than 43% of his peers

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Pulmonary Function Test

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Patel performs Pulmonary Function Test more than 35% of his peers

Dr. Patel performs this procedure more than 35% of his peers

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Dr. Patel's conditions and procedures:

Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asthma
Autoimmune Diseases
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchoscopy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
Cystic Fibrosis
Empyema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumonia
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Failure
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Vascular Disease
Wheezing

About Me

Biography

Dr. Tarak Patel, MD is a pediatric pulmonology specialist in San Antonio, TX and has been practicing for 19 years. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine in 1997 and specializes in pediatric pulmonology, pulmonary disease, and more.

Specialties

Pediatric Pulmonology
Internal Medicine
Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Pediatrics

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Board Certifications

Pediatric Pulmonology
Pediatrics
Sleep Medicine

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Education

Baylor College Med/Tex Chldns Hospital

Fellowship Hospital

2000

Hermann Chldns Hospital

Residency Hospital

1997

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine

Medical School

2000

1997

Languages

Spanish
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

4.0

Based on 13 reviews

5 Stars	61.53846153846154%	(8)
4 Stars	7.6923076923076925%	(1)
3 Stars	15.384615384615385%	(2)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	15.384615384615385%	(2)

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16 – 30 minutes

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I love Dr. Patel! He actually cares about your child and takes time to answer questions. My family has seen him for years. He's an excellent doctor!

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Austin, TX – Mar 25, 2017

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We love Dr Patel. Without him, we would still be going to the ER and hospital many times a year. He has saved our son's life!! I recommend him to all of my friends and family.

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San Antonio, TX – Dec 19, 2016

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Great with my daughter and son. He is very caring and spends a lot of time with us. My children's asthma is controlled now. He has kept us out of the ER and hospital. Thank You Dr Patel. I have sent my friends and family to him. Also he is a sleep doctor and gave me some great tips on sleep training!!

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San Antonio, TX – Dec 14, 2016

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I was very please with Dr. Patel but his office staff leaves much to be desired. It took me 4 months to get an appt after a mistake made by the front desk lady, they made no attempt to correct their mistake. We waited 30 mins in the waiting room with only 1 other patient and another 30 mins in the exam room. Getting a return phone call has also proven very difficult. The voicemail says calls will be returned within 2 hours, it's been 2 days. They require a lot of patience to deal with.

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Samantha Bruce in Cibolo, Texas – Mar 11, 2016

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