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Dr. Sunil Patel, DO

Dr. Sunil Patel, DO

Nephrology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Sunil Patel, DO is a nephrologist in Apple Valley, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Mary Medical Center and Victor Valley Global Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (9 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Patel specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. See board certifications
  • 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

2.8
9 ratings, 9 with a written review
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I waited over and hour and never got called back.
Front desk was friendly, but over an hour in the waiting room is not okay.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Mar 05, 2025
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Calm, very pleasant, takes time with you and does not seem like he is trying to hurry to get to the next patient. Listens to what you have to say and clearly responds in a way that you understand. Staff are extremely nice and pleasant.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Edith Bender – Aug 11, 2024
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Very unprofessional and no ethics in patient care.
3 of my 5 visits to this doctor have been cancelled last miniute and when you go to rescedule they try to book you another 5 to 6 weeks out. The last visit I showed up to my sceduled appt and they sent me home and told me he would call me after 3pm. The call never came. When I called the office they said the only thing they can do is book me 6 weeks from now. I have been trying for 3 months to get in and get my MRI results because his staff said he does not give results over the phone but he does not keep his appts. This is the wrong doctor to choose if you have medical needs and want to be treated proffesionally. They are so rude to you and wont care if you decide to leave so they can charge you for your own $25.00 medical records to seek better medical care. Im doing so because I truelly need medical care that they are unable/willing to provide. Its a shakedown that is on par with this doctors professionalism.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Bren hobbs – Aug 26, 2023
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100%
He was very helpful with my situation. Lost and don’t know what to expect. Dr. Suheil on my 1st visit took time to talk and explain my issue. I Thank God for blessing me with Dr. Suheil. The Staff are Awesome!!! Thank you Dr. Suheil Patel & Staff.
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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Mary C. Ala – Jun 15, 2022
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I scheduled an in office appointment with Dr. Patel for 8/4/2021. I called the day before to make sure my labs had been sent to his office. The woman at the office said my appointment had been changed to a telehealth visit. On 8/4/2021, I called to ask how I would log in to the telehealth visit and was told Dr. Patel would call me. No call was ever received at the appointment time or any other time, whatsoever.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kris Cerone – Aug 13, 2021
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Takes the time to understand his patients and is clear in explaining his recommendations.
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
Helpful
Dennis – Jun 30, 2020
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Dr. Patel and his staff are friendly and professional. Dr. Patel spends time explaining and answers all questions. 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
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 05, 2020
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Was to be new patient, but after 4 days & countless messages, never got a response from his office staff. His answering service intercepts ALL calls, & even when they marked a call back to me as 'URGENT', I still NEVER got a single callback. He is the only Nephrologist in the high desert, I was told, so go elsewhere,....as he doesn't care,...likely has more patients than he can handle, & cares nothing about anyone new!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Sep 07, 2018
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Worst bedside manner ever. Told me I was obese at 160, then proceeded to miss multiple appointments with no call :( Very Very Unprofessional & rude, NEVER will I go back
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Stacey in Hesperia CA – Oct 25, 2017
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  • Nephrology

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

  • University Of Kansas Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011
  • University Of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus

    Internship Hospital, 2007
  • Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Mary Medical Center

    18300 US Highway 18
    Apple Valley, CA 92307
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Victor Valley Global Medical Center

    15248 Eleventh St
    Victorville, CA 92395

    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

    69%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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