Dr. Bela Patel, DO
Internal Medicine*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Bela Patel, DO is an internist in Pelham, AL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. She is affiliated with Shelby Baptist Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.6 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (34 reviews)
Practice
2156 Highway 52 E Ste 100 Pelham, AL 35124Telehealth available
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Friendly Staff
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Patel's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel
3.6
34 ratings, 14 with a written review
| 5 star | 62% | 62% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 6% | 6% |
| 1 star | 29% | 29% |
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Great Doctor!
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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Jul 29, 2024
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Tries to refuse to run tests
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Disappointed – Jun 22, 2023
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Great Doctor
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
5 others found this helpful
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Sunrise – Aug 05, 2022
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Dr Bela Patel is my primary doctor. She is very thorough and doesn't mind talking with me for any questions or concerns.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Deborah Killingsworth – Oct 07, 2021
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She is my "Doc". I trust her with my life. Always prompt and spends adequate time for my questions.
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
2 others found this helpful
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T. Guyton – Feb 04, 2021
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Dr. Patel is great!!! She cares about her patients and takes the time to talk to you. She is one of the best physicians I have had thus far and I would definitely recommend her to anyone!
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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Jan 23, 2021
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Dr. Patel is very thorough! She genuinely cares about her patients. She is one of the best Drs I’ve had the chance to meet.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Sep 04, 2019
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Dr. Patel is great!! I really love how much she seems to care for you as a patient. The wait time once you get an appointment is not terrible either, however it is virtually impossible to get an appointment with her. I called sick and was told it would be two weeks before I could get in to see her. I ended up having to go to an urgent care. This has happened a couple of times. Front staff needs to be educated on how to work patients in.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
4 others found this helpful
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Frustrated – Sep 04, 2018
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I have always had a great office visit with Dr. Patel and her staff. She is very thorough and sweet and is always concerned. Her nurse Robin is does an awesome job and she has a new front desk person named Sonja who is very very sweet!! I will never change physicians as long as she is there.
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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Birmingham, AL – Nov 02, 2017
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I love Dr. Patel. I have only seen her twice, but she actually takes time to talk to you about life. I would highly recommend her and am glad I have found (after trying 4 that just were not for me) the right internist for 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
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Alabaster – Oct 20, 2017
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Dr. Patel has been my physician for last two years and I am very pleased with her practice. The staff is very friendly and helpful
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
2 others found this helpful
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Valerie H in Calera, Al – Jan 10, 2017
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I have been Dr. Patel as my primary care doc for close to 2 years. My wife has been seeing her for about 1 year. We've both been very happy with her attentiveness and willingness to listen or answer any questions. Her nurse, Robin, is very nice as well as her lab tech Pat. The longest I've ever had to wait from sign-in time until Dr walked into room was probably about 35 minutes. We would recommend her to anyone. New appointments can sometimes take awhile to get scheduled.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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E. Ko in Alabaster – Nov 04, 2016
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She considered my cultural background very much and that made me always comfortable visiting her office
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
3 others found this helpful
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Timoteus Shipanga in Fishers, IN – May 17, 2016
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She is kind, considerate, knowledgeable, thorough in determining what medical condition one has and deligently works to resolve the problem. She doesn't hesitate referring to another physician that has a speciality to better treat the found condition. For example, if a problem with an allergy, she would refer one to an allergist for treatment.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Bonnie B. in Alabaster, AL – Jan 21, 2016
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About Me
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Dr. Bela Patel, DO is an internist in Pelham, AL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. She is affiliated with Shelby...read moreInternal Medicine
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Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 2008University Of Georgia
Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Pelham Internal Medicine LLC2156 Highway 52 E Ste 100 Pelham, AL 35124
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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