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Dr. Sunit Patel, MD

Dr. Sunit Patel, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Sunit Patel, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Merced, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MUMBAI UNIVERSITY / BOMBAY HOSPITAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Memorial Medical Center and Emanuel Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

1.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 1.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Merced Lung & Sleep Specialists Inc.

3389 G St Merced, CA 95340
Telehealth available

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(209) 600-4305

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Patel specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

1.9

18 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
17%
17%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
72%
72%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Keishu E – Aug 23, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Incompetence!!! – Mar 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Turlock Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists – Feb 09, 2022
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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
  • Long wait times
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Mad in Merced – Oct 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
Helpful
May 19, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
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L veloz – Sep 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Very unhappy patient – Jul 08, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
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LZHH – Jun 01, 2020
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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
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Trisha in Merced, CA – Aug 22, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Joan in Merced, CA – Apr 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sunit Patel, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Merced, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MUMBAI UNIVERSITY / BOMBAY HOSPITAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1984. He is affiliated with...read more

  • Critical Care Medicine

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

  • Jj Group Of Hosps|memorial Hosp-brown University|royal Free Hospital School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • Mumbai University / Bombay Hospital Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Sleep Medicine
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Locations

Merced Lung & Sleep Specialists Inc.

Merced Lung & Sleep Specialists Inc.3389 G St Merced, CA 95340
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Memorial Medical Center

    1700 Coffee Rd
    Modesto, CA 95355
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Medical Center Merced

    333 Mercy Ave
    Merced, CA 95340
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Emanuel Medical Center

    825 Delbon Ave
    Turlock, CA 95382
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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