Dr. Patel's office is a breath of fresh air. In 2013, my brother suffered a brain bleed that was initially diagnosed as "that virus that's going around." Thankfully my brother was airlifted to Tucson & treated by the amazing neurology & ICU staff at UMC. Following that hospitalization, the neurologist was insistent that my brother be seen by a local doctor the following day & his health be monitored closely. Sadly, another family care practice nearby were rude, disrespectful & uncaring with my family. (Please see my lengthy review on Yelp for details.) Our parents encouraged us to see their provider, Dr. Patel, at New Era Family Practice. I wish we had taken their advice sooner.
The entire staff at New Era is very helpful & caring. Unlike my previous family practice experience, New Era was willing to see me & my brother at the same time, as I was my brother's primary caregiver. They did all this without hassle & were very efficient with returning my brother's original blood pressure log, something the other clinic took. The scheduling is always easy. Front desk clerk Rosa is a model of efficiency, quickly processing payments & insurance matters. They have been willing to see me the same day for urgent issues, typically within the hour, or seeing me around my work schedule.
Dr. Patel is very approachable & quite fun during appointments. He knows my family well & always asks about my brother, mom & dad at each visit. He works off a tablet, listens to my concerns & makes diagnoses in quick, but well informed fashion. If a prescription is needed, he will ask what pharmacy I want the Rx sent to & forward directly from his tablet. Due to the office efficiency, I can typically pick up any prescriptions immediately following my appointment at the local Walmart.
I appreciate that Dr. Patel provides sound medical advice without being "preachy" or judgemental. He's been willing to complete letters to employers without hassle & in quick order. Hands down, THE best provider I've had in my 46 years on this planet. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more