Dr. Mahendrabhai N. Patel

About the Doctor

Dr. Mahendrabhai N. Patel is an internist with over 21 years of experience, specializing in hospital medicine and adult primary care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Manchester Faculty of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at USPHS Hospital. Currently practicing in Morganton, North Carolina, he provides comprehensive care for adult patients, focusing on acute and chronic medical conditions. He accepts a range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, and Medicaid.

• Over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and hospital medicine

• Graduate of University of Manchester Faculty of Medicine

• Accepts Aetna, Cigna, and Medicaid (including Amerihealth Caritas and NC State Medicaid)

• Practice located in Morganton, North Carolina

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Manchester Faculty of Medicine
Residency – USPHS Hospital, Internal Medicine (1978–1979)
Fellowship/Additional Training – None listed

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Type 2 diabetes

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

• Coronary artery disease

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Asthma

• Pneumonia and other respiratory infections

• Urinary tract infections

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Anemia

• Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism)

• Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

• Heart failure

• Sepsis and infectious diseases

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive adult physical exams

• Chronic disease monitoring (blood pressure, glucose, lipid panels)

• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

• In-office laboratory testing (urinalysis, complete blood count, metabolic panels)

• Immunizations (influenza, pneumonia, COVID-19)

• Spirometry (basic pulmonary function)

• Minor wound care and suture removal

• Joint aspiration and injection (basic)

• Pre-operative risk assessments

Services Offered

Dr. Patel provides internal medicine services focused on the comprehensive care of adult patients, both in outpatient and hospital settings (hospital medicine). He conducts thorough annual physical exams and preventive health screenings to detect conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease early. For patients with chronic illnesses, he offers ongoing management including medication optimization, lifestyle counseling, and regular laboratory monitoring. Acute care is available for common conditions like respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and exacerbations of chronic diseases. As a hospitalist, he also manages the care of hospitalized patients, coordinating with specialists and ensuring smooth transitions back to outpatient follow-up.

• Adult primary care and preventive medicine

• Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD)

• Acute illness care (pneumonia, UTIs, infections)

• Hospital medicine (inpatient care for hospitalized adults)

• Cardiovascular risk assessment and EKG

• In-office lab testing and immunization administration

• Pre-operative medical evaluations

• Coordination with specialists and post-discharge follow-up

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid)

• Cigna (PPO)

• North Carolina State Medicaid (Medicaid)

Practice Locations

Address: 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC, 28655
Phone: (828) 580-6753

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Patel practices in Morganton, NC, and may be affiliated with local hospitals