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Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD

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(Ronak Patel, MD)

(1120 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and General Practice

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, intensive care, coronary artery disease, and more.

3701 Corriere Road Suite 23
Palmer Township, PA 18045

(484) 884-4799

Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD is a cardiologist in Palmer Township, PA specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG Cardiology-Palmer Township.

Office Locations

Address:

3701 Corriere Road Suite 23
Palmer Township, PA 18045

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2401 NORTHAMPTON STREET SUITE 130
Easton, PA 18045

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2649 SCHOENERSVILLE ROAD SUITE 301
Bethlehem, PA 18017

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3794 Hecktown Road Suite 250
Easton, PA 18045

Some issues Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

cardiac procedures	399
doctor visit	156
hospital care	430
inpatient care	431
minimally invasive procedures	14
nuclear scan	24
stress testing	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	374
vascular procedures	91

**Gender**
Male	1168
Female	1354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2306
Black	56
Hispanic	110
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	892
From 75 to 84	712
85 and over	532
Less than 65	386

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

abdominal imaging	32
cardiac procedures	1032
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	392
emergency care	14
hospital care	967
inpatient care	952
minimally invasive procedures	43
nuclear scan	42
outpatient care	15
pelvic imaging	32
stress testing	349
ultrasound (sonogram)	980
vascular procedures	231

**Gender**
Male	1300
Female	1520

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2559
Black	80
Hispanic	129
Asian	17
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	977
From 75 to 84	828
85 and over	585
Less than 65	430

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	43
cardiac procedures	1035
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	593
hospital care	765
inpatient care	752
minimally invasive procedures	27
nuclear scan	55
outpatient care	13
pelvic imaging	43
stress testing	340
ultrasound (sonogram)	969
vascular procedures	222

**Gender**
Male	1202
Female	1321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2280
Black	59
Hispanic	128
Asian	23
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	926
From 75 to 84	749
85 and over	476
Less than 65	372

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

abdominal imaging	44
cardiac procedures	1194
cardioversion	23
doctor visit	605
hospital care	536
inpatient care	537
minimally invasive procedures	36
nuclear scan	26
pelvic imaging	44
stress testing	345
ultrasound (sonogram)	1110
vascular procedures	188

**Gender**
Male	1314
Female	1462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2480
Black	69
Hispanic	147
Asian	25
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1010
From 75 to 84	840
85 and over	515
Less than 65	411

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	25
cardiac procedures	1088
cardioversion	32
doctor visit	616
hospital care	447
inpatient care	448
minimally invasive procedures	42
nuclear scan	50
pelvic imaging	25
stress testing	354
ultrasound (sonogram)	981
vascular procedures	174

**Gender**
Male	1218
Female	1278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2252
Black	59
Hispanic	120
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	985
From 75 to 84	722
85 and over	426
Less than 65	363

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	23
cardiac procedures	832
cardioversion	19
doctor visit	426
hospital care	404
inpatient care	405
lab tests	57
minimally invasive procedures	32
nuclear scan	62
pelvic imaging	23
stress testing	236
ultrasound (sonogram)	817
vascular procedures	182

**Gender**
Male	1185
Female	1305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2227
Black	65
Hispanic	130
Asian	18
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	971
From 75 to 84	759
85 and over	418
Less than 65	342

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	55
cardiac procedures	2435
cardioversion	48
doctor visit	1140
hospital care	697
inpatient care	698
minimally invasive procedures	48
nuclear scan	129
pelvic imaging	55
stress testing	631
ultrasound (sonogram)	2444
vascular procedures	517

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD treated as a cardiologist in Palmer Township, PA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	37
cardiac procedures	1145
cardioversion	25
doctor visit	562
emergency care	14
hospital care	607
inpatient care	603
lab tests	57
minimally invasive procedures	34
nuclear scan	55
outpatient care	14
pelvic imaging	37
stress testing	341
ultrasound (sonogram)	1098
vascular procedures	230

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	738
Female	824

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	1410
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	76
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	461
85 and over	295
Less than 65	230
65 to 74	576

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	9
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVPG Cardiology-Palmer Township

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.73 out of 5 stars based on 1120 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ronak Shantilal Patel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palmer Township, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$607 RESONATE $239	GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART $121	GENERAL ATHERECTOMY $111	OPTICROSS $81	PAIN MANAGEMENT $55
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$539 CoreValve Evolut $346	SelectSecure $100	Resolute $93
Abbott Laboratories	$367 THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $228	Mitra Clip system $116	ENSITE PRECISION $24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$358 JARDIANCE $338	Pradaxa $20
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$282 Lexiscan $20	$262
Other	$1,659 OPTIMIZER SMART SYSTEM $271	ENTRESTO $226	BRILINTA $170	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $125	XARELTO $120	Other $748

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,620
Education	$192

Biography

Dr. Ronak Patel's medical specialty is general practice and cardiology (heart disease). He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Patel is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). He welcomes new patients at his office inBethlehem, PA as reported by Yext.