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Arpit R. Patel, M.D. Family Medicine Physician

Primary Appointment Location

Neighborhood Clinic on Financial Centre Parkway
11300 Financial Centre Parkway
Pyramid Park
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Number
501-614-2340
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Area of Expertise
Primary Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi
4.3 out of 5
Arpit R. Patel, M.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Patel

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

About Dr. Patel

Clinical Biography

Arpit Patel, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. He practices at the Rahling Road Clinic. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2011. He completed his residency in family medicine at JFK Medical Center in Edison, N.J., in 2015.

Dr. Patel has practiced in Arkansas for the past four years, serving in rural and underserved areas and as an urgent care physician. He is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Arkansas Medical Society and the American Board of Family Medicine. He is also involved in healthcare-related community service.

Dr. Patel's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Family and Preventive Medicine
Assistant Professor

Education and Training

Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
JFK Medical Center

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine

Associations

  • Arkansas Medical Society
  • American Academy of Family Physicians

Dr. Patel's Areas of Expertise

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Primary Care

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Locations Where Dr. Patel Practices

Exterior of UAMS - Financial Center Parkway

Neighborhood Clinic on Financial Centre Parkway , Primary Location

11300 Financial Centre Parkway
Pyramid Park
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Number
501-614-2340
New and Returning Patients
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Recommend Provider
4.5 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.4 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.1 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.3 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.4 out of 5

Overall: 4.3 out of 5

(602 Ratings, 116 Comments)

Individual Reviews

2 out of 5

Comment

I didn't feel as if I was totally listened to. I didn't get a diagnosis as to what caused my to be sick instead told to go to the ER to treat one of the symptoms.

Date

Jul 28, 2022
3 out of 5

Comment

Dr did not mention or discuss low blood pressure readings. (Did he notice?) Also, I asked him for a referral to a counselor. He went to a lot of effort to get one, but then forgot(?) to give it to me.

Date

Jul 27, 2022
4 out of 5

Comment

It's always good

Date

Jul 25, 2022
1 out of 5

Comment

Dr Patel has been my PCP for over two years. While I have never been incredibly impressed with him (as he often seems flippant and dismissive of any concerns), I am a very healthy individual who rarely has serious health problems, so I have maintained him as my PCP. That will no longer be the case. If Dr Patel was aware of my medical history, or even listened when I reiterated it to him, he would have noted I was hospitalized for severe [DIAGNOSIS] as a teenager. The inflammation I suffered from that illness caused permanent scarring in my throat which still affects me to this day. Namely, throat infections, such as strep, etc, cause me debilitating pain. For three days prior to my visit with Patel I battled throat pain from an unknown source, pain that no OTC remedy was able to alleviate or even ease. I tried every NSAID available, every topical mouthwash and rise. Nothing was helping. By day 3 the pain had escalated so badly I was unable to eat. I do not like to visit medical providers particularly, but my wife made me go the urgent care center, as she was worried. I made a trip to the urgent care facility, which the doctor gave one look at my throat, could tell how severe my pain was, and gave me a [MEDICATION] injection and recommended I follow up with my PCP immediately to get a small pain medication prescription (enough for a few days). So I went to Patel. I expressed my pain and the severity to Patel, and was told, almost immediately, he "does not write pain medication under any circumstances". To add insult to injury he noted after my visit, in my medical chart, that I was "aggravated that he would not prescribe medication". I was absolutely aggravated, but not at his refusal to administer medication - I was irritated at his refusal to listen to me, or to direct me to someone who was capable of helping me. If Patel actually cannot write certain medications, so be it, but the least he could do was hear my concerns, and advise me of next steps to someone who could help me. This was not the case. He simply just stared at the computer our entire visit, typing notes, giving little to no care about me, an actual patient, sitting in the exam room. Furthermore, to actually be in this level of pain, to have an established relationship with a provider, to have no history of ever asking for this type of help, the response and subsequent notes in my chart are wholly unprofessional, and in my personal opinion, unethical. I will not be recommending him to anyone nor will I be returning to use him as my PCP any longer. He is more concerned with simply sitting in front of the computer, giving canned responses, and ignoring the histories and concerns of his patients than he is with providing actual care.

Date

Jul 25, 2022
1 out of 5

Comment

I had to switch providers. I was seeing [PROVIDER]. I have never had a problem with any other doctor providing the care that I needed at uams until my visit on [DATE]. Dr. Patel right off the bat was trying to change medication I have been on for 18 years and basically gave me the options to try something else or I needed to find a new doctor, which is very unprofessional. He does not care for his patients. He has made it so inconvenient he refused to give a 3 month supply of medication which normally what I receive, and now I have to take off work yet again to find another provider who can take care of my medical needs. This is a form of medical neglect by a provider I have seen one time and is not familiar with my medical history. I am really sad to leave cause I've been a patient for 7 + years, and all because of one staff member not willing to help a patient I will not be going back.

Date

Jul 20, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Staff was very friendly and helpful. I

Date

Jul 20, 2022

Make an Appointment With Dr. Patel

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.