Rakesh Patel, MD, FAAP

Specialties:
Pediatric Hospitalist
Pediatric Infectious Disease

WellSpan Medical Group

(717) 851-3884

Accepting New Patients

My Locations

WellSpan Pediatric Hospitalists
1001 S. George St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 851-3884
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

I have always enjoyed the sciences, and find the field of medicine challenging yet rewarding.

What I want my patients to know about me:

I enjoy interacting with children and their families. I strive to provide excellent, patient-focused clinical care.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

I enjoy playing sports and watching movies. I also enjoy being outdoors and traveling.

Clinical Interests

Infectious Diseases

Pediatrics

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics | Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics | Infectious Disease

Education & Credentials

Medical School: St George's University School of Medicine
Residency Program: Morristown Hospital | Pediatrics
Fellowship Program: UMDNJ-Univ Hospital | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Undergraduate Education: Cornell Univiversity

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

WellSpan Ephrata Hospital
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital
WellSpan York Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Highmark Blue Shield

HPP/Jefferson Health Plan

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

Tricare

United Healthcare

UPMC Health Plan

WellSpan Health Plans

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