RUN (OR CRUTCH) AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE FROM DR. PATEL...
I left displeased with my visit to Dr Patel. My ankle injury was routine (I doubt he had to even think) and he spent less than 5 minutes with me - yet he charged me as much as I could possibly be charged (I have a deductible on my insurance). Be warned, Dr. Patel has a "new patient rate" which is close to double the normal rate at his office. This may be a common aspect of this field. I don't know. Either way, I find it to be pretty awful. Needless to say, I canceled my follow up appointment. Bu...