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Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD

Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Ann Arbor, MI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with University Hospital-University of Michigan. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 60 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (60 reviews)

Practice

1500 E Medical Center Dr Spc 5328 Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Telehealth available

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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

3.6

60 ratings, 46 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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
2 people found this helpful
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April 2024 Patient – Aug 16, 2024
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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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Jun 08, 2024
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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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Kathy – Dec 06, 2023
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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
3 people found this helpful
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TerTer – Oct 16, 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
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Michael Slayden – Jan 25, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 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
1 person found this helpful
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Paul – Jun 12, 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
Mar 09, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Robert S. – Feb 04, 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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John Clawson – Aug 08, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Greg D. Balan – Aug 05, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Amber Beard – Jul 12, 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
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Marjorie Garrett – Jun 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Deborah Williamson – Jun 08, 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
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Keith Osborne – Apr 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kathleen Daly – Apr 19, 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
Kathy Sgroi – Apr 10, 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
Ray & Grace F – Mar 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dave Huntoon – Mar 30, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rakesh Patel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, at the University of Michigan. Dr. Patel completed his undergraduate training at the University of California in Los Angeles where he graduated...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Wisconsin

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Nyu Hospital For Joint Diseases

    Residency Hospital, 2005
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1500 E Medical Center Dr Spc 5328 Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Practice

Regents of the University of Michigan7500 Challis Rd Brighton, MI 48116
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital-University of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Center Dr
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

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