Dr. Dipika Patel MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
University Of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Ms 2027 Kansas City KS, 66160About
Dr. Dipika Patel is a rheumatologist practicing in Kansas City, KS. Dr. Patel specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Patel treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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