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Rakesh R Patel MD

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

5/5(2)
5725 W. Las Positas Blvd. #100 Pleasanton CA, 94588
Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Rakesh Patel is a Radiologist serving the Pleasanton and Los Gatos areas for more than 10 years. Dr. Patel is experienced in Accelerated Radiation, 3D Conformal Radiotherapy and Integrative Oncology. ...

Education and Training

University of Notre Dame B.S. 1995

Indiana University School of Medicine M.D. 1999

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 20 years of experience

Awards

  • US News & World Report Top Doctors in America  US 
  • Castle Connelly Best Doctors in America  Castle Connelly 
  • Vitals Top 1  Vitals 

Treatments

  • 3d Conformal Radiotherapy
  • Brachytherapy
  • Breast Brachytherapy
  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Cancer Pain Management
  • Cancer Risk Counseling
  • Cancer Treatment
  • Cyberknife® Robotic Radiosurgery
  • Image-guided Radiation Therapy (igrt)
  • Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy (imrt)
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Radiosurgery
  • Radiosurgery - Cyberknife® And Gamma Knife
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Member American Medical Association 
  • Professional Member American Society of Clinical Oncology 
  • Professional Member American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology 
  • Professional Member American Society of Breast Surgeons 
  • Professional Member American Brachytherapy Society 
  • Past President American Brachytherapy Society 

Rakesh R Patel MD's Practice location

Rakesh Patel, MD

5725 W. Las Positas Blvd. #100 -
Pleasanton, CA 94588
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New patients: 925-734-8130
Fax: 925-660-1166

Rakesh Patel, MD

15400 National Avenue #100 -
Los Gatos, CA 95032
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New patients: 408-358-8400
Fax: 408-358-2793

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