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611 Mocksville AveSalisbury, NC 28144
Phone+1 704-633-7220
Fax+1 704-647-0515
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Summary
- Rakesh Patel, DO is a board-certified rheumatologist based in Salisbury, North Carolina. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001. Dr. Patel completed his Internal Medicine residency (2001–2004) and Rheumatology fellowship (2004–2006) at UMass Chan Medical School.
Dr. Patel has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), scleroderma, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren’s disease, and psoriatic arthritis.
Dr. Patel currently practices in a private multispecialty group practice setting. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Patel is an active clinical investigator and serves as Principal Investigator (PI) for multiple ongoing clinical trials in rheumatology.
Education & Training
UMass Chan Medical SchoolFellowship, Rheumatology, 2004 - 2006- UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
NC State License 2006 - 2026
MA State License 2005 - 2008
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2011
Clinical Trials
- A Study of Tabalumab (LY2127399) Using Two Different Injection Methods in Participants With Lupus Start of enrollment: 2014 Jan 01
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