Dr. Alkesh V Patel MD
Internist
710 Main Street Building 1 Plantsville CT, 06479About
Dr. Alkesh Patel is an internist practicing in Plantsville, CT. Dr. Patel specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Patel provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica 1997
Ross University School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Pain
- Food Allergies
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
- Strep Throat
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