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Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Adult Critical Care

Medical College Baroda

Professional interests include: chronic bronchitis, occupational health issues, bronchoscopy, and more.

101 E. W.t. Harris Boulevard Building 5000 Suite 5101
Charlotte, NC 28262

(704) 863-5847

Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD is a pulmonologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in adult pulmonology, sleep medicine and adult critical care. He graduated from Medical College Baroda. Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and Atrium Health.

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101 E. W.t. Harris Boulevard Building 5000 Suite 5101
Charlotte, NC 28262

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Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

bronchoscopy	12
catheterization	35
doctor visit	10
hospital care	531
inpatient care	531
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	26
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	61
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

bronchoscopy	11
catheterization	26
doctor visit	24
hospital care	432
inpatient care	432
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	28
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	61
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

bronchoscopy	20
catheterization	11
doctor visit	42
hospital care	253
inpatient care	253
pulmonary testing	24

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	38
Less than 65	172

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	50
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

bronchoscopy	14
doctor visit	71
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
pulmonary testing	119

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	20
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	58
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	117
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	31
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	50
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

bronchoscopy	14
doctor visit	203
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243
pulmonary testing	122

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	29
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	48
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	197
hospital care	278
inpatient care	278
pulmonary testing	65

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	122
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	22
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	44
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

doctor visit	100
hospital care	223
inpatient care	223
pulmonary testing	54

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	23
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

doctor visit	198
hospital care	258
inpatient care	258
pulmonary testing	80

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Charlotte, NC were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

bronchoscopy	13
catheterization	24
doctor visit	114
hospital care	291
inpatient care	291
pulmonary testing	92
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	47
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	21
75 to 84	59
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD graduated from Medical College Baroda. He completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Medical College Baroda

Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)

Atrium Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kinnaresh Sureshbhai Patel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$729 FASENRA $189	TEZSPIRE $188	BRILINTA $176	AIRSUPRA $101	SYMBICORT $58	Other $16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$376 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $178	NUCALA $74	SHINGRIX $41	BREO $26	ANORO $24	Other $32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$276 DUPIXENT $276
Genentech USA, Inc.	$252 Esbriet $157	$95
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$233 OPSUMIT $98	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $96	UPTRAVI $40
Other	$1,551 Yupelri $205	DUPIXENT $186	NUZYRA $166	TYVASO $125	ENTRESTO $108	Other $762

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,326
Education	$90

Biography

Dr. Kinnaresh Patel's areas of specialization are adult critical care, sleep medicine, and adult pulmonology; he sees patients in Charlotte, NC. Clinical interests for Dr. Patel include pneumothorax, cystic fibrosis (CF), and mediastinoscopy. He attended Medical College Baroda for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine for residency. Dr. Patel is professionally affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). His practice in Charlotte, NC is open to new patients as reported by Atrium Health.

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