Dr. Rajiv Ramesh Patel, MD, FACOG

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Rajiv Ramesh Patel, who serves patients in Wilmington, Ohio. 

Board-certified Ob/Gyn, Dr. Rajiv Patel currently practices with South Central Ohio Ob/Gyn Inc. located in Wilmington, Ohio. At South Central Ohio Ob/Gyn specializes in female reproductive health and gynecological issues. Their board-certified doctors, Rajiv Patel, MD, and Rachel Kaplan, DO, have a combined 40 years of experience diagnosing and treating the full range of women’s health concerns, including endometriosis, menopausal disorders, ovarian cysts, and vulvar problems. Whether you need a trusted doctor to perform your annual exam or if you are experiencing issues that demand immediate attention, you can be assured of receiving personal, professional care at South Central Ohio Ob/Gyn.

Dr. Patel is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. He completed a two-year general surgery residency at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He began his Ob/Gyn residency at the Penn State Geisinger Health System in 1995 and completed the four-year training program in 1999. Following graduation, he returned to Ohio where he joined South Central Ohio Ob/Gyn.  

He currently maintains active medical licenses in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Since 1994, he has been a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and served as President of the organization for 5 years. He has been board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2002 and maintains current recertification. He is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a member of the Ohio State Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Additionally, he is affiliated with Clinton Memorial Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital. At Clinton Memorial Hospital, he served in a Medical Staff Leadership position in the Department of Surgery for 9 years and has been serving as Chief of Staff for the past 5 years. 

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. As an OBGYN, Dr. Patel can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and breasts. He can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period. 

With over 26 years of experience in the field, Dr. Patel has treated thousands of patients. In regards to his personal life, Dr. Patel resides in Wilmington with his son and enjoys coaching youth soccer, participating in outdoor activities and sports, listening to music, and attending classic car shows.

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