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Dr. Bakul Patel, MD

Dr. Bakul Patel, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Bakul Patel, MD is an internist in Foothill Ranch, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from THE WELSH NATIONAL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1983. He is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

26740 Towne Centre Dr Bldg C Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Telehealth available
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

3.4
17 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Wonderful Doctor!
Dr Patel is very caring. I appreciate being able to get an appointment without waiting weeks out months like many Drs. These days.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 14, 2024
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Terrible
This dr never wants to refer and is the worst experience ever. Never plan to go to again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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John M – Feb 28, 2023
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TERRIBLE!!!
I'D GO SOMEWHERE ELSE IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT SEEING DR PATEL. My daughter is a type 1 diabetic for more than 20 years. She manages it better than any physician she's encountered in the last 15 years. He's been her GP for several months and is Not helpful in making life easier to acquire her prescriptions. He would rather put us through the trouble of having to find a Endo , which btw is hard to find in our area. We're not even asking him to manage her diabetes, she does exemplary on her own. She just needs refills. I had previously read that people dislike him as a physician but we thought we'd give him a chance due to the location of his office being close to our home. Well, looks like we're back on a search for and GP. What a joke, Doctors aren't about the patient anymore!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Upset mother – Feb 22, 2023
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excellent experienced dr very intelligent and sincere
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 26, 2021
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It's Monday at 12:28 pm, been calling the office since 9:00am and they won't approve a simple prescription refill. Dr. Patel denied it and said I need to come in when I just had my physical exam less than two months ago and we agree on the medication I would be using for my symptoms as needed. I am in massive pain, cannot walk and they close early today and told me to go to emergency. WTH? This is crazy, why have a doctor if you have to go to urgent care to get simple meds?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Gout Patient in CA – Dec 25, 2018
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Dr. B Patel is an outstanding, kind and caring physician. I've had some real medical issues and "Dr. B" has always been on top of it! Office staff is great and never a wait! My highest regards!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Darrin Wheaton in Murrieta, CA – Aug 25, 2017
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I saw him as a child. Didn't diagnose my migraines and fought the insurance company to withhhold care from me because he thought my TB test should be an out of pocket expense. Developed a huge scar because I had a history of BCG. Overall disappointing as heck.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Apr 19, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

As an Internist I believe in educating my patients to help treat their medical condition and to improve their well being.I believe in Preventive care and periodic Physical exams to help detect medical conditions before they become serious or untreatable.

biography

I was born in Nairobi,Kenya and completed my College in London,UK.

I was awarded  B.Sc with Honors in Physiology ,by University of Cardiff,Wales  in 1980 and MB Ch B (MD) by the Welsh National School of Medicine in 1983. ...read more

  • Internal Medicine

  • Family Medicine

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  • Certificate In Travel Medicine

    2005

  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • The Nebraska Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • University College Cardiff,wales,uk

    Undergraduate School, 1983

  • The Welsh National School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine
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General Preventive Medicine†
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Internal Medicine
†Self designated 
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