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Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD

Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD

Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is a pain medicine physician in Hamden, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2408 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06518
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(203) 882-3373

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Patel specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

4.5

23 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
87%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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DM – Mar 06, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
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ImALivingTestimony – Jul 21, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Nicole Rogers in West Haven, CT – Jun 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 30, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 11, 2019
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No results
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Apr 10, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 09, 2019
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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
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Mar 04, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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CT – Feb 16, 2019
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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
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Pam in North Haven , CT – Feb 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Hamden – Mar 12, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is a pain medicine physician in Hamden, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Winthrop University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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