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Dr. Praful Patel, MD

Dr. Praful Patel, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Praful Patel, MD is a pulmonologist in Santa Rosa, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from Nhl Muni Medical College in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and Petaluma Valley Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

585 W College Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Make an Appointment

(707) 526-3500

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Patel is affiliated with Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Santa Rosa, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Patel specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

3.5

33 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
61%
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4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
33%
33%

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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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Edward L – Feb 22, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Darin .F – Dec 06, 2022
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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
Helpful
Kate H – Dec 01, 2022
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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
Helpful
Nov 26, 2022
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jan – Oct 27, 2022
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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
Helpful
Oct 22, 2022
So glad to hear this! Our care teams are...Read More
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 23, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 16, 2022
Thanks for the great feedback! We will be sure to...Read More
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 25, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 26, 2022
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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
Helpful
John Adams – Jan 27, 2022
We really appreciate your positive review! Thank...Read More
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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
Helpful
Dec 14, 2021
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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
Helpful
Brenda Angevine – Dec 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Ron – Nov 12, 2021
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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
Helpful
Steve – Oct 08, 2021
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Betty – Sep 03, 2021
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Kathleen Trescott – Jul 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Harry Whittaker – Jun 20, 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
3 people found this helpful
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About Me

biography

Dr. Praful Patel, MD is a pulmonologist in Santa Rosa, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from Nhl Muni Medical College in 1989. He is affiliated...read more

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Critical Care Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Loyola University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • Hines Va Hospital Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Nhl Muni Medical College

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

Healthsouth Sports Medicine/Re585 W College Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1
Millennium Physician Group LLC7751 Baymeadows Rd E Ste H Jacksonville, FL 32256
2
Office4205 Belfort Rd Ste 4015 Jacksonville, FL 32216
3

Practice

Ascension St. Vincent's Lung Institute-Southside4203 Belfort Rd Ste 108 Jacksonville, FL 32216
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Healdsburg Hospital

    1375 University St
    Healdsburg, CA 95448

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

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

    3% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

    1165 Montgomery Dr
    Santa Rosa, CA 95405
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

    2700 Dolbeer St
    Eureka, CA 95501
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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