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Dr. Vivek Patel, MD

Dr. Vivek Patel, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Vivek Patel, MD is an internist in Lexington, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from B. J. Medical College (BJMC) in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Joseph Berea and Clark Regional Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

1101 Veterans Dr Lexington, KY 40502
Telehealth available

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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

3.6

25 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
4%
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3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
16%
16%
1 Star
20%
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Nichole Harris – Apr 10, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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JIM in laurel, ms – Apr 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Rhonda Bell in Laurel, MS – Nov 28, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Raymond Hennis in Lucedale, MS – Nov 10, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
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J D in Magee MS – Oct 14, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Ray in Yazoo City, MS – Jun 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tiffany l Jones in Tylertown – Jun 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathryn in Biloxi, MS – Feb 12, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Tina in Petal – Feb 01, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Vivek Patel, MD is an internist in Lexington, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from B. J. Medical College (BJMC) in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Joseph Berea and Clark Regional Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • B. J. Medical College (bjmc)

    Medical School, 1984
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Locations

Practice

Lexington VAMC1101 Veterans Dr Lexington, KY 40502
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Franklin R Sousley Campus2250 Leestown Rd Lexington, KY 40511
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Joseph Berea

    305 Estill St
    Berea, KY 40403
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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.

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University of Kentucky Hospital

    800 Rose St
    Lexington, KY 40536

    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Clark Regional Medical Center

    175 Hospital Dr
    Winchester, KY 40391

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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