I was waiting a long time because i scheduled the appointment on the same day, the people who already had appointments had priority.. I was lucky to be seen at all!!!
I had an appointment with Dr.Patel for an epidural on Monday, 10/22/2012. By the time I reached her office my back pain was so excruciating that I collapsed on her magazine tan ble. She basically told me to "drive' to a hospital. I told her I was n in no condition to drive and that I needed an ambulance. She told me to leave and call an ambulance for myself from the parking lot. I attempted to do so but the pain was so bad that I collapsed in front of the elevator. Her staff condescendingly called me an ambulance as I am contorting in pain with my face on thier filthy carpet. Then they actually asked me if I could move because I was blocking the elevator! So they did not care about me or my suffering they were pissed off that I was spoiling their happy time in their office and treated me loke a misbehaved toddler. I want a doctor who cares about people not paychecks and I think they treated me horribly. So I will never go back there. Beware of smiling faces!
She is very knowledgeable and takes the time to discuss the patient's concerns. She is always very pleasant and professional. I would absolutely refer her to family and friends. Dr. Patel is one of the nicest doctors I've met in a long time.