Dr. Supen Patel, MD
Rheumatology*•Male•Age 62
Rheumatology*
Dr. Supen Patel, MD is a rheumatologist in Florence, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with McLeod Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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600 E Palmetto St Florence, SC 29506At a Glance
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Dr. Patel's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel
2.2
33 ratings, 11 with a written review
| 5 star | 27% | 27% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 star | 6% | 6% |
| 1 star | 64% | 64% |
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Condescending
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Apr 23, 2025
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I have been a patient with Dr Patel for ten years. He diagnosed me with RA when I was 22. He is extremely knowledgeable and worked with me to get the inflammation under control. I moved from Florence to Myrtle Beach, but I still drive an hour and a half every three months to stay with Dr Patel. He is highly recommended!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Lindsay Hubbell – Jun 16, 2021
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He does not listen well. I provided him a list of about 15 symptoms that I have been experiencing over the past 5 years, and his only advice was to talk to my primary about adhd...for the one symptom of trouble focusing. He did not ask any questions about family history etc. When asked about all my other symptoms, he could not give me an actual answer. Currently needing to get a second opinion.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Florence, SC – Mar 22, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr. Patel's for 16 or 17 years. He has always been caring, listens to all of my medical problems, and offers advice and prescribes medications as needed. I wouldn't go to another Rheumatologist unless Dr. Patel moves or I move. Also love Virginia at the front desk. Loved Eloise his former nurse and current nurse Chakita.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Florence SC – Mar 14, 2018
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I had a much more positive experience than what I’ve read on these reviews. This is the first rheumatologist that I’ve seen in years that actually believes I have fibromyalgia and it’s not all in my head.
Also, I do have arthritis. He had a very caring demeanor and only wanted me to feel better. The medication he put me on has been the best so far. It is off label put has helped me the most. Therefore, he’s thinking outside the box so to speak. He spent the time he needed to with me.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tina Hill in Conway SC – Jan 03, 2018
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I really wish there was a negative choice because this office failed me beyond belief. I am Deaf. I requested an interpreter for my appointment, offered a number, and it was declined. They said they have their own service that they use. My appointment day there was not an interpreter. I asked them to check if she was running late. They said nothing to me at all. They didn't tell me there wouldn't be one.
They did not run the tests they said they had... they had no doctors notes bad
What went well
- Office environment
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 others found this helpful
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Charlotte, NC – Sep 20, 2017
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Ive been going to Dr Patel for quite some time now. He's always been nonchalant and doesn't seem to care about anything. He's rude and doesn't take the time to explain much of anything regarding your diagnosis. He thinks he know everything and he feels hatbother doctors are always wrong. You can tell him that your experiencing symptoms from your diagnosis and he'll tell you that it's not because of that. His bedside manner is poor.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Sumter, SC – Jul 02, 2017
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Waited for months for my appointment then got there waited hours to be seen when finally in the room with him he didn't even do a full exam or listen to me he was in and out in less than 5 min!!! Very rude and not caring at all
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Florence sc – Apr 27, 2017
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Barely touched me or examined me, offered NO new testing or suggestions, and decided that multiple other doctors were "wrong" in their assessment of my health. Absolute waste of time! I waited FIVE months to get in there, drove over an hour and waited 2 hours to be seen and was actually told "there is nothing I can do for you"!!! Sorry, I thought this was your specialty, my bad!
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Camden, SC – Feb 07, 2017
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He doesn't provide treatment plan or explain his diagnosis. I have yet to start therapy and it just feels like getting better is not a concern for him. Every visit is like the first visit.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Katie Dixon in Florence, SC – Jan 12, 2016
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arrogant,demeaning,does not encourage openess, curt, interrupts constantly, came to conclusions too quickly based on little info. i am not returning.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
6 others found this helpful
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allen in Dillon, SC – Dec 27, 2015
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Dr. Supen Patel, MD is a rheumatologist in Florence, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San...read moreRheumatology
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Geisinger Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1993University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1992
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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