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Dr. Neel Patel, MD

Dr. Neel Patel, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Neel Patel, MD is a cardiologist in Maitland, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Patel is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital Sanford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Patel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Patel specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

4.3
41 ratings, 22 with a written review
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Great Care
Dr. Patel takes care of both my husband and myself. He runs every test associated with our problems before coming to diagnosis and treatment. He discovered an Arrhythmia in my husband’s heart that had gone undiagnosed with another specialist. We especially appreciate that when we call his office, we are greeted by a real person’s voice instead of a recording. I always highly recommend him to my friends and relatives as caring, qualified, and conscientious cardiologist.
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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Vicki Lynne Evelyn – Jan 09, 2025
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Best Doctor EVER
I have been honored to have Dr. Patel as my cardiologist for the past 10 years. Hands down, he is the best medical professional this 75-year-old man has ever had, including during my 20 years of service in the U.S. Army. During each visit I feel as if I am the only patient in the office as he never gives you a feeling of being rushed. As well, every single staff member I have ever dealt with was absolutely fantastic.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Richard Gregory – Jun 22, 2024
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Maybe if you're a guy...
Took maybe 2 minutes with me, no tests other than EKG, and told me my symptoms were "perceived." I brought data I had been keeping to track what was going on with my heart. He didn't look at it, but did tell me to come back if I had any more palpitations. Well...they never left. All the guys in the waiting room went on about how awesome he is. I guess you have to be a guy to be believed.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2023
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Awersome Doctor
I have been going to Dr Patel he is great at what he does, I feel very comfortable talking to him and asking questions I get all the answers I need I would highly recommend him just a great doctor overall
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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Rosita Padarat – Oct 07, 2022
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Worst doctor I have ever come across . My problem got worst after consulting him . He is responsible of stopping my medication which I was taking recommended by another doctor after getting all the tests done . He did not even bother to listen to what I am going through and misguided me . I want a serious action to be taken against him as I have again gone 3 months away from recovering as after his recommendation I did not take the medicine .
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2021
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I have been a patient of Dr Neel Patel's for 8 years. He has consistently been very professional, caring, personable, and thorough. I even watched him deal calmly with a patient who collapsed in the waiting room! I have no hesitation in giving Dr Patel a five star rating and he will continue to be my choice of cardiologist until the day I die!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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David Gale – Aug 13, 2020
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Just had Echocardiogram from Dr. Patel. Very professional and friendly. Office well run so things go smoothly.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Greg Hicks – Aug 10, 2020
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Caring and professional
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Jul 08, 2019
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Excellent 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
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Rajendra Persaud in Winter Garden – May 24, 2019
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I am very heavy and resisted when my pcp insisted that I see a cardiologist. I was sure they were going to say "your problems are your weight". This has always been the case, even though I don't eat enough to justify my weight. Well Dr. Patel is not your average Dr. I am so grateful to him and his entire staff. Not only did he not stop until he discovered my heart problem he is also helping me with the weight. Turns out it is a health issue not an over-eating issue. (-50 lbs in 5 months!)
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
13 others found this helpful
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Eternally Grateful in FL – Apr 16, 2019
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Super Staff and Dr. Patel is amazing with his diagnosis and speed for recovery!
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
7 others found this helpful
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Dec 13, 2018
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As a widow maker survivor at 31, I have seen many over 6 different cardiologists and can tell you that Dr. Patel is truly one of a kind and has found issues that were overlooked by 5 of the previous doctors. Dr. Patel thoroughly reviewed my results and lab work and wanted to conduct his own tests as he saw some things that didnt make sense. Through his due diligence and independent analysis, he was able to find a major issue which is being corrected now, which has ultimately saved my life.
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
13 others found this helpful
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RP in Orlando, SC – Jul 29, 2018
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The doctor was very professional and knowledgeable. Excellent staff. He recently diagnosed a serious heart arrhythmia-my dad. Highly recommend. He is vey compassionate doctor. VERY IMPRESSED !
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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LindaP in FL – Jul 28, 2018
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Did not even review my chart. Walked in room, my husband and I were sitting there. He said," who is the patient?" I was turned off right there. He didn't know my history or why I was there because he didn't take the time to review my chart.
What went well
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Jul 27, 2018
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Dr. Patel is exeptional and outstanding . I so glad that my primary care Dr. refered me to him. He listen to your questions and always have time to explain to you the next curse of action. He really cares for his patients and he is very friendly and extremely down to earth. After a very frightening experiece with a Myocardial Heart Attack. I know that I am in the best hands. Thanks you kindly Dr. Patel, for accepting me as your new patient. Liden Feliciano
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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Liden Feliciano in Orlando, FL – Jun 22, 2018
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Dr Patel is a very caring and skilled physician. He is the complete opposite of the Doctor described in the last review by the disgruntled patient. I imagine the patient was at fault not Dr. Patel. He spent quite a bit of time going over my test result, talked to my referring doctor while I was there and scheduled a follow up. I would recommend him to anyone. The staff is excellent as well.
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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Jane Wood – Jan 18, 2018
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Dr. Patel's people skills need serious work. Last week I had an appointment (my third in the past month) to get test results. He rushed through my results and quickly pushed me out the door. Later that day I thought of several questions I wished I had asked, so I went with my husband to his appointment 3 days later. When I asked Dr. Patel my questions, he said, "Are you a patient here?" Even after I said I was here 3 days ago, there was no recognition. I felt like just a dollar sign to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
15 others found this helpful
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Oviedo, FL – Apr 13, 2017
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He is extremely thorough and does a great job of explaining things in a way anyone can understand. He also is an excellent listener.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Orlando, FL – Mar 09, 2017
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Dr. Patel is the best. As my heart dr. he is always there for me he has personalty talked to me on the phone. His staff is the best also. I'm lucky to have him, and now my wife Dianne will be seeing him for her heart dr.
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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frank lipari in Deland, FL – Nov 24, 2016
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Dr Patel is awesome!!! Great bedside manner and very highly recommended by my PCP & my other specialists. Outside Tech that performed one of my tests told me DrPatel was the best Cardiologist out of all she subs to & she would see him if she needed a Cardio. Says a lot when a doc is so highly recommended by others in the field. Only complaint is always a long wait. I don't mind waiting generally when a doc takes his time & doesn't rush with me. Dr Patel is worth the wait!
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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Ginger Harbin in Lake Mary – Nov 13, 2016
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care philosophy

Personalized care....one heart at a time.
  • Cardiology

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  • Georgetown University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Wayne State University

    Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University

    Internship Hospital
  • Saba University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • University Of South Florida

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Patel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

      1401 W Seminole Blvd
      Sanford, FL 32771
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

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      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

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

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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