Pretesh Patel, MD
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RoleRadiation Oncology
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Research Program
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Practicing Since2013
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (676 ratings)
Pretesh Patel, MD, is an associate professor and serves as vice chair for clinical operations in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Board certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Patel specializes in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, anal cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
Dr. Patel completed medical school and residency in radiation oncology at Duke University. In his final year of residency, Dr. Patel served as chief resident. He earned a BS in Computer Science at Duke University and graduated magna cum laude.
Dr. Patel is a member of multiple professional organizations including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the Radiologic Society of North America and the American Brachytherapy Society.
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Dr. Patel has received several honors including the ABS HDR Brachytherapy Scholarship and Society of Thermal Medicine New Investigator Award.
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| Provider showed concern |
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| Provider explained things clearly |
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| Provider discussed treatment options |
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| Provider included you in decisions |
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| Likelihood of recommending this provider |
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01/28/2026 |
Again all were very considerate |
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01/27/2026 |
Excellent explanation of the problem and the upcoming treatments |
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01/14/2026 |
Highly recommend |
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01/13/2026 |
I would be happy to recommend Dr. Pretesh Patel to anyone. It's rare you find a doctor so competent and at the same time excellent bedside manner. |
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01/09/2026 |
Dr.Patel is awesome. He's extremely knowledgeable of course. But he's also a great listener and excellent communicator. |
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01/06/2026 |
He was very detailed and very concern. He answer all my questions. And make sure I understood. |
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01/06/2026 |
Dr Pretesh Patel was great at explaining my options and then telling me what was going on during the procedure. |
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01/06/2026 |
The provider showed me comparison images of my most recent scans and gave me understandable, thoughtful explanations and possible options pending my next scans. |
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12/10/2025 |
Dr Patel addressed all my concerns and questions with detailed responses. He reinforced my belief we're following the most appropriate treatment for my situation. |
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12/10/2025 |
Dr. Patel is an incredibly knowledgeable physician and has an impeccable bedside manner. Reed Hill was very patient and kind. |
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12/04/2025 |
Dr. Patel excellent overall. Answers questions clearly, is patient and kind. |
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12/04/2025 |
Great Doctor |
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12/03/2025 |
The very best. Thank God for the excellent care that I have received at Emory. |
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11/26/2025 |
You are on the top of my list. |
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11/26/2025 |
Wonderful Doctor |
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11/21/2025 |
Dr Patel has a calming nature that helps nervous patients. He explains things clearly and welcomes questions. Couldn't ask for a better doctor. |
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11/18/2025 |
Dr. Patel is a wonderful doctor! Caring, compassionate ,and so smart! |
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11/17/2025 |
Addressed my needs promptly! |
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11/11/2025 |
Dr Patel is an excellent doctor! I am getting the best care possible! |
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11/08/2025 |
Dr. Patel is awesome, and I would highly recommend him to anyone receiving radiation treatment similar to mine. He is very knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, and conveys a genuine seems of warmth and caring at all times. |
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11/04/2025 |
Consult was excellent |
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11/04/2025 |
Dr Patel is an outstanding doctor!!! |
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10/25/2025 |
We appreciate Dr. Patel spending so much time w/ us answering all our questions. |
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10/22/2025 |
Dr. Patel is a great physician. Took the time to explain everything. |
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10/21/2025 |
Dr.Patel is a very caring, smart and excellent physician! So glad he is my doctor! |
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10/19/2025 |
Dr Patel is a great communicator and he provides me with confidence about my treatment. |
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10/17/2025 |
Reed is awesome |
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10/16/2025 |
Could have been better. As I told Dr. Patel, there is a big difference between the the very best doctors and mediocre care. Emory is the best. |
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10/15/2025 |
Dr. Patel was thorough and had a calm demeanor |
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10/14/2025 |
Dr Patel is outstanding in the field of radiation! He is caring and answers every question. Thrilled he is my doctor! |
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10/10/2025 |
Dr. Patel was great! His explanations were clear and thoughtful. He made it easy for me to trust him. |
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09/30/2025 |
Dr.Patel was so thorough and professional. Extremely impressed! |
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09/17/2025 |
Wonderful,caring,patient Doctor |
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09/05/2025 |
Very attentive and concerned |
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09/03/2025 |
Will and have sent other friends |
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08/29/2025 |
Excellent doctor. |
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08/29/2025 |
Dr Patel was thorough as usual and so was his fellow, Dr Webb |
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08/21/2025 |
Good |
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08/12/2025 |
Good |
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08/12/2025 |
Dr. Patel seemed extremely well versed in the field of oncology and radiation treatment. |
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08/09/2025 |
Every aspect of the procedure was directed or perform with knowledge and expertise. It felt good that I was being cared for in such detail. I became very much more informed of aspects regarding the procedure that in turn helped me appreciate the magnitude of what transpiring. |
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07/26/2025 |
Good |
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07/20/2025 |
I would recommend because he has been very professional, caring and thoughtful |
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07/18/2025 |
Good |
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07/15/2025 |
Great teams in urology and oncology. |
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07/09/2025 |
Dr Pradesh Patel was extremely attentive in reviewing my progress, managing expectations ahead, addressing questions, and assuring me he and Dr Godette were working together closely on my treatment protocol. I feel like I'm in excellent care with a state of the art, proven technology and facility. |
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07/08/2025 |
Dr. Patel offered clear and thorough explanations. |
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05/30/2025 |
Dr. Patel is wonderful, so is Dr. Anderson. |
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05/21/2025 |
Everything went well. |
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05/13/2025 |
Dr Patel was very clear about my treatment and he gave me the assurance that I'll be fine |
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05/10/2025 |
I have no problems with eny one it's great there I love coming there all tho I have health problems I feel good when I leave that's the way it should be thank u |
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05/06/2025 |
Knowledgeable |
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04/22/2025 |
Dr. Patel answered all of my questions thoroughly and did a great job! |
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04/16/2025 |
Good |
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04/12/2025 |
I am seriously considering changing my healthcare insurance to include Emory. |
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04/04/2025 |
Very thorough and professional, because of them my healing process became easier for me |
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04/04/2025 |
Dr Patel was outstanding! |
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04/02/2025 |
My care and treatment is on going |
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03/29/2025 |
Great physician |
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03/18/2025 |
Good |
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03/15/2025 |
Good |
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03/11/2025 |
Dr. Joshi and Dr. Patel have been extremely patient with me in discussing myCase allowing to conduct my own research, answering all my questions in detail. This over several months I might add. I appreciate them being informative but letting me drive the final option |
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03/04/2025 |
Very good |
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03/01/2025 |
Took time and answered all my questions |
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02/24/2025 |
No issues at all |
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02/13/2025 |
Dr. Patel and his staff have my trust |
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02/12/2025 |
Drs Patel and Williamson were very helpful and professional |
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02/11/2025 |
Any concerns were discussed earlier. |
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02/05/2025 |
Dr. Patel has been great and very informative |
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02/02/2025 |
My experience was awesome and he made me feel very important and comfortable.. |
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01/29/2025 |
DR. PATEL is an Answered Prayer . . . |
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01/28/2025 |
I really appreciate the knowledge of Dr. Patel |
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01/16/2025 |
Dr Pretesh Patel spends the time needed with you to understand complicated medical issues. |
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01/14/2025 |
Great exp |
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01/14/2025 |
Dr. Pretesh Patel has been great in all aspects of my care. He is genuinely concerned about providing the best care based on my condition. |
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01/03/2025 |
Dr Patel is always so kind & informative. He's also sympathetic and understanding of my feelings. I always feel like I'm in the best of hands with him and his knowledge! |
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12/13/2024 |
Very caring and competent team |
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12/06/2024 |
Very good experience |
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12/06/2024 |
Dr. Pretesh Patel is very personable and easy to talk with. He explained my procedure very well. He answered all of my questions in laymans language that I can understand. He understood how nervous I was about having the procedure, and during the procedure he kept me informed step by step about what he was doing- which I greatly appreciated. |
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12/04/2024 |
Great service |
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12/03/2024 |
Dr. Patel is an ANSWERED PRAYER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! |
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11/24/2024 |
Good |
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11/15/2024 |
Good Doctor |
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11/13/2024 |
Provider thoroughly discussed with me all treatment options. |
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11/08/2024 |
Drs were very knowledgeable and provided excellent feedback. I felt very comfortable and informed |
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10/29/2024 |
Excellent and caring Doctor. It is so fulfilling and comforting to know that I am in good hands. |
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10/19/2024 |
Great |
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10/16/2024 |
Good |
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10/16/2024 |
Dr. Patel showed a great deal of confidence in the procedure and process and I found that very reassuring. I trusted him. |
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10/02/2024 |
Excellent! |
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09/23/2024 |
Dr. Patel, Justin and resident were all superb ... |
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09/17/2024 |
I would definitely recommend Dr.Patel to others. |
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09/13/2024 |
Would highly recommend |
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09/12/2024 |
Dr. Patel is a conversant attentive communicator who thoroughly explains procedures, and patient options. |
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09/11/2024 |
I understood everything. The doctor told me and he gave it to me and every day Lehman language. I even decided to go on the study because it sounded like a good idea the way he explained it. I thought the nurse and Dr together were a good team. |
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09/11/2024 |
Dr. Patel is a amazing doctor. |
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09/10/2024 |
Excellent care giver veey people oriented. Great personality. |
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09/07/2024 |
Again a great experience with all the pertinent information regarding my situation thoroughly explained. Having the ability to understand my concerns and answering all my questions without making me feel rushed. The level of care and concern for my situation was genuine. |
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08/28/2024 |
Doc Patel was very informative and considerate! |
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08/19/2024 |
Excellent caring doctor. Very knowledgeable. |
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08/16/2024 |
Dr Patel and NP Lori were excellent in providing care that I needed. |
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08/07/2024 |
Dr Patel Great People skills |
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08/06/2024 |
Very competent and caring. |
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08/04/2024 |
Dr. Patel explained all of the options for treatment in a very thorough manner. He was sensitive to all of my concerns about my illness. I was very impressed with his approach and recommend him highly. |
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07/26/2024 |
Provider answered questions and gave me insight into ailments that other providers had not. |
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07/24/2024 |
Dr Patel Included my thoughts In making medical decisions that Impacted my care plan |
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07/23/2024 |
Dr. Patel is very attentive and an expert. |
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07/23/2024 |
Explained treatment and side effects well |
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07/20/2024 |
Dr Patel is always awesome. |
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07/20/2024 |
Courteous staff |
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07/17/2024 |
Loved how Dr Patel knew my history |
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07/09/2024 |
Very patient and informative. |
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06/28/2024 |
Dr. Patel and Dr. Tobillo were both very patient and informative during my clinic visits. |
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06/27/2024 |
He took in consideration my particular problem and we are completely doing a different procedure. |
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06/26/2024 |
I had more than one PA. Some were from the patient care perspective and some were the radiology staff who were more focused on the actual proton treatments. |
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06/14/2024 |
Excellent team. Highly knowledgeable and caring. |
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06/07/2024 |
Dr. Patel and his resident very knowledgeable and helpful |
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06/05/2024 |
PA Reed Hill was ver professional, very knowledgeable about my condition and listened very well to my concerns. |
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06/04/2024 |
Patel is excellent. |
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06/04/2024 |
Well organised |
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05/25/2024 |
Dr. Patel spent a lot of time with us and was very patient and thorough. |
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05/19/2024 |
Are provider presented clarity, continuity, and active planning in and for viable treatment. |
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05/07/2024 |
Dr. Patel has always listened to my concerns and explained any questions I had. |
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04/13/2024 |
Dr. Patel explained my condition and options very well. It's the follow up that frustrates me. |
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04/05/2024 |
Dr Patel was amazing. He answered all my questions clearly and completely put me at ease with my upcoming treatment needs |
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03/28/2024 |
My doctor is the best |
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03/26/2024 |
All is well |
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03/19/2024 |
Good |
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03/06/2024 |
Dr. Patel was excellent. |
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03/01/2024 |
Received very complete information and discussion of my problem, potential treatments and next steps. Very impressed; have a high degree of confidence in Dr. Pretesh Patel. |
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02/20/2024 |
Dr. Patel assured me at the very beginning that emory would get me through my treatment and he would get me back to being whole. He did. |
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02/16/2024 |
Very good service provider for all!! |