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Vinita Patel, DO

Vinita Patel, DO

Optum Provider

Specialty

Rheumatology

Languages

English, Gujarati

Seeing patients at

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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30 reviews

  • Mar 31, 2026
    Verified Review

    Professionalism and thoroughness

  • Mar 22, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Patel seems very qualified. explains everything in a way that is easy to understand. Listens to questions posed and answers them . Very respectful

  • Mar 16, 2026
    Verified Review

    She’s a very professional Dr.

  • Mar 16, 2026
    Verified Review

    Great bedside manner, professional and polite !

  • Mar 14, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Vinita Patel is the absolute best. She cares for you really well. She’s passionate and a true professional. I love seeing her since she has healed my pain.

  • Mar 12, 2026
    Verified Review

    A good doctor

  • Mar 9, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is very nice and answers all questions

  • Mar 3, 2026
    Verified Review

    A very good doctor, caring and with a very good bedside manner.

  • Feb 24, 2026
    Verified Review

    Always easy to talk with, she is attentive and reacts quickly to any issues I may present.

  • Feb 22, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is kind, caring and very thorough.

  • Feb 16, 2026
    Verified Review

    Attentive and thorough.

  • Jan 20, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is an excellent

  • Jan 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    She was very friendly and spent time explaining my treatment going forward.

  • Jan 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    Did not give all the results from my chart and recommended an orthopedic.

  • Dec 30, 2025
    Verified Review

    The Doctor listens

  • Dec 29, 2025
    Verified Review

    Same as previously stated.

  • Dec 16, 2025
    Verified Review

    Very nice . Did not rush . Answered all my questions.

  • Nov 26, 2025
    Verified Review

    She was through

  • Nov 24, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Patel is a good doctor because she takes time to listen and talk with you. She has a pleasant and caring disposition.

  • Nov 19, 2025
    Verified Review

    she was very knowledgeable and professional.

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  • About Vinita Patel, DO

    Dr. Vinita Patel is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. She has received national recognition for clinical excellence and completed advanced training at Winthrop University Hospital and NYU. Her clinical interests include autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatologic conditions.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Patel delivers thoughtful, evidence-based care through education and shared decision-making.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 239644

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1154594646

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • NYCOM - New York Institute Of Technology

    Residency

    • Winthrop-University Hospital