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Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD

Pain Medicine*
4.5 (23)
Map Pin Small Hamden, CT
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD

Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Hamden, CT. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Anesthesiology. They graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at Connecticut Orthopedic Specs in Hamden, CT with other offices in Guilford, CT, Milford, CT, Wallingford, CT and Branford, CT. They frequently treat conditions like Radiculopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Patel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    main office
    2408 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 248-6325
  2. 2
    Connecticut Ortho Specs
    450 Boston Post Rd Ste 201, Guilford, CT 06437 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 453-6340
  3. 3
    Ct Orthopedic Specialists
    258 Broad St, Milford, CT 06460 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 407-3589
  4. 4
    Connecticut Orthopaedic Spclsts
    701 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 265-1800
  5. 5
    Connecticut Ortho Specs
    84 N Main St, Branford, CT 06405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 483-2509

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    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    • 30 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1053355693
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Winthrop University Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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    Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Patel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Patel has seen patients for Radiculopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Patel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Patel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Patel.

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