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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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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

3.4

17 ratings, 7 with a written review
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2 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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John M – Feb 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
1 person found this helpful
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Upset mother – Feb 22, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 26, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Gout Patient in CA – Dec 25, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Darrin Wheaton in Murrieta, CA – Aug 25, 2017
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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
5 people 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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Office26740 Towne Centre Dr Bldg C Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
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