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Dr. Sonal Patel, MD

Dr. Sonal Patel, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Sonal Patel, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Bethesda, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel has extensive experience in Epilepsy and Headache. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities Children's National Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

4416 East West Hwy Ste 201 Bethesda, MD 20814
Telehealth available
(301) 652-6800

Dr. Patel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Patel specializes in the areas of Clinical Neurophysiology & Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

4.0

20 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
5%
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 28, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 18, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 12, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
Helpful
May 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 24, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karen W. – Dec 29, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
19 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kelsey in Pasadena, CA – Dec 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Altadena, CA – Jan 14, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
20 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lauren M in Chino, CA – Oct 11, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
20 people found this helpful
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Mariya in Las Vegas, NV – Aug 31, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
20 people found this helpful
Helpful
Samantha Overturf in Los Angeles, CA – Jun 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sonal Patel, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Bethesda, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel has extensive experience in Epilepsy and Headache. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 2004. She is affiliated...read more

  • Pediatric Neurology

  • Clinical Neurophysiology

  • Neurology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • The Ohio State University Medical Center & Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • Rush University

    Internship Hospital, 2009

  • Northwestern University Children's Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 2004

  • Duke University

    Undergraduate School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Clinical Neurophysiology
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Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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Dr. Patel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Sonal G. Patel M.D. A Professional Corporation4416 East West Hwy Ste 201 Bethesda, MD 20814
    1

    Practice

    Privia Medical Group LLC8320 Old Courthouse Rd Ste 300 Vienna, VA 22182
    2
    Washington Sleep Disorder Center LLC4910 Moorland Ln Bethesda, MD 20814
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Children's National Hospital

      111 Michigan Ave NW
      Washington, DC 20010

    • Virginia Hospital Center

      1701 N George Mason Dr
      Arlington, VA 22205
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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