Giribala R. Patel, MD
Fullerton, CA 92835
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
Crosson Cancer Institute
2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 3200, Fullerton, CA 92835
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About Giribala R. Patel
Having grown up in a family of doctors, Dr. Patel had always dreamed of becoming a physician herself. Her main goal is to help improve the health of her patients and she gains a sense of satisfaction when she sees her patients respond to treatment and return to good health.
Behramji Medical College
InternshipCook County Hospital
ResidencyCook County Hospital
FellowshipCook County Hospital
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
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Cares about her patients, easy to talk to, warm and friendly!!!
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Dr Patel saved my life for the detection, treatment, surgical referral, and follow up of my 2016 [ID] tumor [ID]
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Dr Patel is the BEST!!! From when I was first assigned to be her patient after discovering that I had breast cancer; until today, more than 6 years later, Dr Patel continues to be one of my favorite doctors because of her commitment to, and interest in, my continuing care. She shows compassionate interest and care in my overall life as it pertains to my experience with cancer and life afterwards. Again, Dr Patel is the BEST!!!
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Very friendly doctor and staff. Made me feel very comfortable.
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All my expectation on the care provider has been extremely satisfied good job to the working team keep up the good work .
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Usually blood work is ordered prior to my appointment. At my appointment the doctor goes over my results.
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I had to stand and wait for the staff to finish chatting and giggling for the acknowledged I was in line. I was the first appointment with a doctor and have to wait over 30 minutes for her to come in. She checked out my breast and said everything looked good. I said I would hope so because that's the other breast that happy lumpectomy radiation. The schedule is not very patient friendly. I have to take a whole day off of work just to see her which is ridiculous. I don't think she does video visits which would be really helpful.
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Dr. Patel was aware of all my medical conditions and asked about each one. She also provided expert advice on future care and what role I could play in my health progress. She spent a lot of time with me and was very pleasant.
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All Excellent
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Thank you so much Dr. Patel for taking care of me as usually. Thank ou for excellent customer services.
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I appreciate Dr Patel and all the care she has given me over the past 5 years. I feel this woman has saved my life, and I will always be grateful.
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She is amazing. When I was so afraid I would die she comforted me. She saved my life and I will always be grateful.
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Dr Patel, good, kind, professional and humanistic!
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Dr. Patel was assigned to me and I am so grateful. I have found her to be exceptionally thorough, knowledgeable, insightful and kind. I have seen her twice now and I have the utmost confidence in the decisions she has made on my behalf. I will follow her advice to the letter. I trust her as much as I have trusted Dr. Fred Hurst, Dr. Bob Yin, Dr. Jesus Vera and Dr. Robert McCoy.
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Dr. Patel is very knowledgeableEvery time I see her she tells me something new about cancer.She keeps up on her [Name(s)] journals
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Very good
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Dr. Patel is wonderful!
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Dr. Patel is an amazing Oncologist. I am so grateful she has been a part of my care team through my breast cancer journey.
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Dr Patel is my oncologist however she took on a lot of my overall medical needs during my treatment. She referred me to other specialist when she felt it was in my best interest.I love Dr Patel and feel safe in her good hands.
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Dr. Patel seems to really care about her patients. I'm in remission from cancer and I tend to become anemic from the medication I'm on. She keeps a close eye on me. She's very direct and discusses anything I'm concerned about. I love her!
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Dr Patel was running late, but I don't mind as she takes her time when she is with each patient.
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All good.
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Dr. Patel is very attentive to my need and care.
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I have had the best treatment from St Jude, I hope I can still stay at St Jude when I retire next year?
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I have been seeing Dr. Patel for 17 years and I have no intention of changing doctors.
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All good
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Very good care for me. I love my Dr.Patel
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Dr. Patel is a very thorough physician. She not only checks on your current issue but also considers what MAY come up in future regarding problem I am seeing her for and my other problems. One of the kindest efficient friendly and through doctor I have ever seen.
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I think that Dr. Patel is frustrated with my situation. I appreciate her candor but when I showed emotion because of my chronic pain she called me a crybaby. She said that I was smart and should have determined that I need to see the neurosurgeon to discuss back surgery. Btw, I do not want back surgery until I have exhausted all other efforts. I do not believe I need an oncologist so I may stop seeing her.
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Very good doctor
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I have no complaints. Everyone is friendly and respectful.
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Dr. Patel was great and very informative pertaining to my visit.
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Excellence in action.
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Dr. Patel has always been very receptive to me and knowledgeable of me and my health.
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She is friendly and thorough.
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Every thing was great
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Dr. G. Patel, saved my life, and I try to thank her every time I see her! She is an amazing doctor! So she's a 10+
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Dr. G. Patel is direct and to the point, knowledgeable and thorough! She is an excellent physician!
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Great experience with Dr Patel.
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I felt my doctor/oncologist was very good. Gabriella Patel read through all my records. Talk to me about my health and referred me to other physicians that she thought might help me maintain good health.
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Dr Patel was filling in for Dr Monica Lee, my regular oncologist. Dr Patel was very thorough, courteous and knowledgeable. I appreciate her kindness.
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When I hear of so many medical horror stories, I again and again thank St. Jude for taking such good care of me..for over forty years!!..... especially Dr.Steven Saltman and his office
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She spends plenty of time with me
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Dr Giribala Patel has been my oncologist for 15 years. She is and has been always highly responsive to any concerns or questions that I have. I know that she is extremely attentive and very well informed about my health and treatment options. I always feel heard and she is open to any ideas that I have and treats me with respect and care. I am very happy and secure in her care.
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The experience was goodThe test results are on my chart so there was no need to be called. The test results were discussed in the office visit
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I appreciated the kind caring patience given me, since I seldom had medical care for 84 years.At one time 10 years ago I did have a broken hip repaired.
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Dr. Patel and her staff provide a safe, compassionate and service oriented place for my care. They are always kind and helpful.
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Dr Patel has been my oncologist for 15 years, the longest I've gone in not seeing her is 6 months. When I do see her, though she sees probably hundreds of other patients, she always makes me feel that she knows me personally. I do appreciate this!
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Excellent
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I appreciated the doctor spent enough time with me.
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All good
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Dr Patel and her team are the best. I drive over an hour and a half just so I can keep them as my doctor
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Professional and friendly
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I love Dr Patel and know my life is in good hands with her. She genuinely cares and is very knowledgeable. Even when I know she is busy, she slows down to talk with me as a friend and equal
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I arrived very early to my visits and in both my visits they took me in earlier than indicated.I appreciate that.
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Dr Patel is always very kind and spends as much time as needed with each visit. She is very knowledgeable and I feel very well cared for
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The doctor and staff are always very friendly and helpful.
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Dr Patel is one of the best doctors I have ever seen-She is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to-
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Dr Patel is always perfect with her care and concern. I would never want anyone else.
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Dr. Patel has always made me feel I was and do get the best treatment.
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Dr Patel is an excellent care provider.
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Dr. Patel has excellent bedside manner. You feel confident she cares , that you are not just a number. Listens to your questions and concerns .
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Dr. Patel is very straightforward I love this about her.
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Dr. Patel and her staff are great! They are knowledgeable and very helpful.
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Very good care.
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Dr. Patel is always a pleasure to see as she listens well and has a very caring attitude.
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Dr Patel has been a very good Dr. She is always prompt to see me and looks at the history of my conditions and always discusses it with me
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Dr. Patel is very knowledgeable about my treatment. She answers all my questions. She and her staff are caring and supportive health professionals.
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Dr Patel is a very friendly and competent physician. Her specialty is hematology, so I hope I don't have to see her again for that reason. She is wonderful!
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DR PATEL IS AN AMAZING DOCTOR
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Dr. Patel is my oncologist. I am seeing her because I had mastectomy 10/2024
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Dr. Patel was very kind and explained and answered all my questions leaving me confident I am in good hands.
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Dr. Patel ALWAYS listens to what I have to say, and responds accordingly.
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I have had amazing care from my entire care team at Providence. Very knowledgeable, respectful and sincere.
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Dr. Patel is thorough and caring. Her support for me during my recent cancer diagnosis was wonderful. She looked over my complete file and while my cancer is/was not hormone receptive she found other things that needed attention others had missed or excused. Thanks to her intervention another problem has been mitigated. I truly look forward to any and all future contact with her and only wish my primary doctor was as careful and thorough.
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Dr Patel is amazing! I wouldn't want another oncologist!!!
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Dr. Patel is a caring and dedicated doctor. She has a positive attitude and listens to your questions and gives positive feedback. Her skills and concern for my health saved my life and afforded me more time with my loved ones. I am grateful and thankful that we crossed paths in life.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is kind and compassionate. She looks at me and my health as the whole while focusing on my cancer diagnosis. She is very easy to talk with.
Providence Patient
She requested ultrasound sooner than scheduled routine after we discussed pain in breast which had lumpectomy almost 3 years ago. I was deeply concerned and l was very anxious since regular scans were not due for months. I was very satisfied that she was able to arrange for ultrasound on right side since I was very stressed about changes.
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Totally enjoy coming in for my visits
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Excellent.
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Dr G Patel is a wonderfully caring, intelligent doctor. In other words, she is the definition of THE BEST!! I love her!
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My care provider is very polite and very knowledgeable. Any questions that I have are answered. I feel very comfortable with her. My provider listens to my concerns and takes the time to explain any issues that I am having. I would give my provider a 10.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel and her staff are always pleasant and easy to talk with. Dr Patel always makes me feel comfortable. She has a way of making me feel like she remembers me and seems genuinely interested in my care. I drive from Ontario and often in traffic because I have confidence in the car she provides. She's the best!
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Very helpful I was having anxiety and gave suggestion how to work with it and not to get overcome easily
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Dr. Patel has always been very kind.
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Dr. Patel is extremely knowledgeable.She goes over blood work and medication meticulously
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Dr Patel LISTENS and pays attention to my concerns and offers valuable advice.
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I am very satisfied with St Jude's medical care
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Very good
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Love Dr Patel! Extremely intelligent and so helpful
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Staff is professional, helpful and friendly. Dr. Patel is the best.
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Dr. Patel is a superior doctor in every way
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They are the best everyone so pleasant to be with
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Good
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She took the extra time to explain my meditation going forward with my condition and gave me peace of mind moving forward
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Love Dr. Patel! She is warm and caring and very knowledgeable.
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Dr Patel is always friendly, kind, and very knowledgeable in her specialty. I feel very well cared for as her patient.
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Dr. Patel is amazing and very easy to talk to, I wouldn't trade her for anyone else!!!
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It is a blessing to have Dr Patel as my Oncologist.
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I love and trust Dr Patel. She sincerely cares and has my best interests in mind
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Dr Patel is a great doctor-she knows what she is doing and is very easy to talk to
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All staff and Dr Patel are very nice and professional. 2nd visit to this office everything has been prefect.
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Dr Patel has been with me the entire time of my Cancer therapy and so helpful with understanding what was happen to my body. She was good with helping my discomfort with prescriptions and helpful with medications to help medicate these symptoms. Thank you for having such a good doctor on your staff.
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Dr. Patel is very compassionate, professional, and always gives me great care and advice.
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I like the efficiency of Providence/St. Jude system
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I love my doctor, technician and admin staff. The only issue is the parking. Is it possible to have assigned parking spots for chemo patients? They have them for radiation patients. Thank you.
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Dr. Patel is very knowledgeable about my condition, explained the treatment protocol, tests to be completed and ordered RX. She and her staff are very friendly, caring and professional.
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I am very pleased with the care and attention that I received at PROVIDENCE, ST, jUDE.
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Very caring
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Dr Patel is brilliant. She is extremely insightful and caring. I feel very fortunate to have her as my oncologist.
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She listens very well and has a great sense of humor despite the fairly serious nature of her work as an oncologist.
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Always a very good experience. She really cares about her patients
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Dr Patel is an excellent physician. I trust her implicitly and rely heavily on her advice and expertise regarding any Issues with cancer. I did not answer questions about follow-up on blood test as she goes over the important items at the time of visit. Also, I did not answer question about discussion about medicines as she has not prescribed any for me and my prescriptions were from various doctors and they were not St Jude doctors.
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Doctor spends much of my time with her looking at the computer screen, it was never like that in the past.
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Excellent
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My sincere and gratefully thanks with all my heart to the group has been taken care my condition for the past two years.
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Dr. Patel is very informative and patient and caring.
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I've always had great experiences at my visits
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Dr. Patel is very knowledgeable and listens carefully to my concerns. She's polite and very attentive. The office staff are very nice and they make me feel very comfortable.
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She's the best
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Dr. PATEL is the mist caring professional I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
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Dr. Patel has wonderful bedside manner listens to every word you say and has thorough follow up. Dr. Patel truly saved my life. I wished there were 1000 more like her just within that facility.
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Dr. G Patel is a very caring and thorough provider!
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AWESOME
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Dr Patel is always kind and very patient and informative
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Dr Patel is very professional and excellent, knowledgeable Doctor in her field.
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St Jude's has the best quality health care and as long as I can continue going to any of st Jude's facilities, I will. You guys are the best!
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Friendly and professional
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They are very informative and knowledgeable with all my health questions.
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Dr Petal has been taking care of me for lung cancer for over 8 years. I feel if it was not for her due diligence and the excellent team that work for her I would not be alive today. Thank you St Jude and Dr. Petal and staff.
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Dr, Patel always listens and explains her treatment options very well. She also listens well.
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The best.
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All of my experiences have been great. Going through cancer treatment is not easy, and my entire care team have been nothing short of amazing!
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The Best care ever.
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Dr. Patel is always very courteous and understanding a wonderful doctor.
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Dr. Patel reviews lab results, listens and answers all questions and concerns. Even if she is running behind.
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Dr Patel is the best doctor I have. I drive over an hour just so I can see her
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I would highly recommend Dr. Pate..
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I have nothing but positive feelings from my team. All my doctors are excellent!
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Dr Patel is an experienced oncologist. She is the best!
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Very knowledgeable, helpful and kind
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She was extremely helpful with all y needs and questions especially since she took over another Doctor to treat me. Loved her kindness and time spend discussing my future treatment
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My provider has been very supportive and helpful to me, explaining everything I need to know and what is the next steps to do.
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Dr Patel my cancer therapist is an excellent doctor kind caring good listener I would recommend her to anyone in need of her expertise along with her personal
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The entire team at the oncology office are always right on top of things and are very helpful.
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Dr. Patel. Is a caring doctor listens and answers Questions and concerns. Glad that she is my Doctor after Dr. Lloyd retired. Feel very confident with her.
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Dr. Patel is my best friend and always makes me feel welcome and listened to. She is the BEST!!
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Dr. Patel is GOD!! Love her
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Dr Girabala Patel has GON out of her way for my husband myself as if we were her family and always has she is ultra respectful and if we r not sure about any words or phrases, she is always sure to quickly come into our level of understanding and even asks us to repeat what we believe she meant, and again she will clarify! She saved my husbands life with his NHL, and even gave me the nutritional advise, so much so, that I have not needed my veno fare infusion for one year now. We refer people who have cancer to her regularly!
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Dr. Patel has been treating me since my diagnosis of NHL cancer. Dr. Patel and her staff have been with me every step of the way. Dr. Patel and her staff are my SUPER HEROS!
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I was diagnosed with stage [ID] cancer in April of 2022. They didn't think I was going to make it. Dr. G Patel has been a very caring doctor. I've had a couple of problems and she is always on top of them. Everyone that I have come in contact with has been wonderful. Dr. G Patel, Dr. Mendevil, Dr. Cuyegkeng. For such a traumatic experience I was well take car of. I've had CT scans and the people doing the tests are wonderful as well.
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Dr Patel and staff are caring and always interested in how you are. They always keep us informed of wait times and apologize for any inconvenience.
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Dr Patel is an excellent Doctor-one of the best I've ever had
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I love Doctor Patel
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A wonderful doctor and caring person. Dr. Patel is a credit to the profession.
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Dr Patel very good I'm glad to have her is my Dr!
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Clinical Interests
- Adverse Effects To Anticoagulants
- Anemia
- Bleeding Disorder
- Blood Cancer
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Marrow Disorders
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Related Fatigue
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Cancer Survivor
- Carcinoma Of Unknown Primary
- Chemoradiation
- Colorectal Cancer
- Endocrine Complications Of Cancer Therapy
- Endometrial Cancer
- Giant Cell Tumor Of The Bone
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Hellp Syndrome
- Hematologic Malignancies
- Hemoglobinopathies
- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Leukopenia
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphedema Therapy
- Lymphoma
- Lymphopenia
- Melanoma
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Musculoskeletal Tumor
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myeloproliferative Diseases
- Neutropenia
- Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Oral Complications Of Cancer
- Osteosarcoma
- Pancytopenia
- Petechiae
- Polycythemia
- Pulmonary Metastases
- Retroperitoneal Mass
- Sarcoma
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment
- Splenomegaly
- Stomach Cancer
- Submucosal Tumors
- Sweat Gland Carcinoma
- Thalassemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thrombophilia
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tracheal Cancer
- Von Willebrand Disease
- Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
I would recommend Dr. Patel if an oncologist was required, but hope I don't need to
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