Dr. Rushal Patel, MD

Dr. Rushal Patel, MD

Sports Medicine Specialist
885 Summit Crossing Pl, Gastonia, NC
I see my role as a physician as that of a guide. I want to educate my patients so they can live the healthiest and most prosperous lives possible. That starts with listening to my patients and connecting and continues when I work to give them a better understanding of their health and of ways to prevent and manage disease. I became a doctor because I wanted to alleviate suffering, and empowering people to understand and take charge of their well-being is a big part of that. Family medicine allows me to see patients from birth all the way through the life span. That fosters unique connections. Sports medicine presents more opportunities to encourage continued physical fitness and healthy ways. It also allows for problem-solving and adaptation on a case-by-case basis, which keeps me on my toes and ensures my patients get just the care they need. My beautiful wife and I have twin boys who keep us running! Together, we love enjoying cooking vegetarian and vegan cuisines. We also love traveling and sightseeing together. On my own, I love drawing, gardening and landscaping, playing and watching sports, all of which keep me busy.
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About Dr. Rushal Patel

I see my role as a physician as that of a guide. I want to educate my patients so they can live the healthiest and most prosperous lives possible. That starts with listening to my patients and connecting and continues when I work to give them a better understanding of their health and of ways to prevent and manage disease. I became a doctor because I wanted to alleviate suffering, and empowering people to understand and take charge of their well-being is a big part of that. Family medicine allows me to see patients from birth all the way through the life span. That fosters unique connections. Sports medicine presents more opportunities to encourage continued physical fitness and healthy ways. It also allows for problem-solving and adaptation on a case-by-case basis, which keeps me on my toes and ensures my patients get just the care they need. My beautiful wife and I have twin boys who keep us running! Together, we love enjoying cooking vegetarian and vegan cuisines. We also love traveling and sightseeing together. On my own, I love drawing, gardening and landscaping, playing and watching sports, all of which keep me busy.

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Popular visit reasons

Annual Physical
Dust Allergy
Foot Consultation
Foot Injuries
Hand Problems
Illness
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Sports Injury
Annual Physical
Dust Allergy
Foot Consultation
Foot Injuries

Office location

Novant Health Family Medicine Gastonia
885 Summit Crossing Pl, Gastonia, NC 28054

Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine
  • Sports Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Ross University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • Ellis Hospital, Residency in Family Medicine
  • Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, Fellowship in Sports Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Gujarati

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1346808235

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4.87
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Dr. Rushal Patel's office is located at 885 Summit Crossing Pl, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Which board certifications does Dr. Rushal Patel have?

Dr. Rushal Patel is certified by American Board of Family Medicine and Sports Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rushal Patel?

Dr. Rushal Patel frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Foot Consultation, Hand Problems, Illness, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rushal Patel on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Rushal Patel speak?

Dr. Rushal Patel speaks English and Gujarati.

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