Shivani K. Patel, MD
Fullerton, CA 92835
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
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- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
St. Jude Heritage Fullerton - Plaza
2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, Fullerton, CA 92835
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About Shivani K. Patel
I believe in evidence-based patient-centered, compassionate care.
Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine
2011
New York University - Langone Medical Center
2012
Northwest University
2007
New York Univeristy - Langone Medical Center
Internal Medicine
2014
Cedars Sinai
Rheumatology
American College of Rheumatology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

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Providence Patient
After my previous dr. CHABRA left, I became a patient of Dr. Patel. She has been very understanding of my helical issues and very knowledgeable.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is a very knowledgeable and thorough physician. I appreciate how she reviews my records each time she sees me and knows what has changed with my history. I have so much confidence in her as she seems to really care about me and my health. She considers my entire health, not just my rheumatological health, and I appreciate that so much. She speaks in layman's language and clarifies information when needed. She has excellent bedside manner and puts my worries at ease each time I see her. Thank you, Dr. Patel! I am so grateful for you!
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Dr. Patel really knows and understands all the latest treatments for my condition. I respect her knowledge and wisdom. And, she allows me to be a thinking patient who has taken the time to learn about my conditions and their treatments.
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Dr.Patel always takes time needed to listen to all issues that have arose for my treatment and tries to help regarding any new issues that I have had. Very easy to talk to knowing she is always listening . Thank you!!
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Dr Patel is great
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Dr. Patel takes enough time to listen to her patients. She is a wonderful doctor!
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Dr Patel was an amazing Dr always kind and respectful.
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Dr. Patel is the Best !
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Doctor aeems genuinely concerned about my condition and progress.
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Dr Patel, is a wonderful doctor who takes the time and care to listen and discuss any concerns. She is an asset to the department.
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I don't have any complaints regarding all my care providers. They are very caring and compassionate.
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I had a great experience with Dr Patel, she has excellent!
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Dr Patel goes above & beyond to support my healthcare! Her bedside manner is empathic & compassionate! She truly cares about my well-being & that means the world to me!
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Dr. Patel is an outstanding physician! Very caring and easy to talk to - thank you!
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They are better doctors
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All good.
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Dr. Patel is an excellent physician she treats patients with respect at all times. She understands my condition and is always looking for a way to work through my concerns
Providence Patient
Dr Shivani Patel is a terrific rheumatoligist.
Providence Patient
I absolutely love all my doctors at St. Jude. I can't thank you enough for all of them.
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Always good dr and staff r wonderful
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Always on time and professional staff. Knowledgeable and kind Patel MD.
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Dr Patel is always professional and takes time to answer all questions.
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Dr Patel listens and is responsive and kind.
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Love Dr Patel She's an outstanding doctor. Always listens and has great advice and information. Totally trust her!
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Dr. Patel is amazing rheumatologist, I am very fortunate to have her as my specialist, couldn't see going anywhere else.
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Dr Patel is a great doctor
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Dr Patel is a very supportive and knowledgeable physician. She is a good listener and always gives me good feedback Blessed to have her as my doctor.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is thorough and trustworthy and I feel comfortable relying on her advice
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Dr. Shivani Patel is kind, knowledgeable, and EXTREMELY compassionate. I only WISH my Mom had been blessed with a Rheumatologist like her. I know she would have received the BEST care with Dr. Patel (and would probably have lived a longer and less painful life with her rheumatoid arthritis).God Bless Dr. Shivani Patel!
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel had reviewed my situation before she came in. Definitely showed with her questions to me. Dr. Patel is amazing Specialist! She revierwed my MRI and told me that at this time, said that MRI shows that I should go back to Dr. Bittner . MRI indicated that my situation is more of an orthopedic nature that rheumalogy. I will be making that appt for Dr. Bittner. She also made me feel better that the blood work did not indicate RA. An immense burden lifted off my shoulders! She has an excellent manner ; explains in an easy-to-understand fashion! Dr. Patel is excellent!!!
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I am very grateful for the medical care the Dr. Patel provides.
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Dr. Patel is an awesome person very concerned and caring wants to make sure that I'm very comfortable and I appreciate it very much
Providence Patient
Everything went as smooth as possible.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is excellent and I would highly recommend her to family and friends. I especially appreciated how she listened to my concerns.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is kind, patient, and thorough. I thoroughly trust her with the care and direction I need on my arthritis concerns.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel was as always empathic and professional. She answered my questions and listened to my recent history of infections. She ordered more extensive blood work.
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Good experience for which I am thankful & grateful to all my doctors at St. Jude Providence .
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Great doctor, very helpful
Providence Patient
Dr.Shivani is my Rheumatologist. She, is excellent. She treated my pain caused by Bursitis.
Providence Patient
I love Dr. Shivani Patel. She is the best Rheumatologist I have had. The whole St. Jude team is excellent.
Providence Patient
Great care
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The best experience.
Providence Patient
Excellent doctor
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel has been very helpful and knowledgeable about my health issues. She does listen carefully and very compassionate. She also answers my questions and concerns. Very patient and empathetic. She is a wonderful doctor and I believe as a person as well. The staff within the office from the receptionist to the MA's are also wonderful and will greet you with a smile. I am also a healthcare provider and now as a patient, I see the other side of it and it does make a big difference if you are also cared for and knowing that you have confidence with your provider and it's team when it comes to my health.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is very good doctor, and I am very happy to have her on my team of Doctors in Providence.
Providence Patient
Great service as always. Dr. Patel is the best!
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel always goes above and beyond when treating me for the many issues I have. She's never rushed or impatient with all the questions I have. I'm extremely impressed by her especially because for such a young doctor she is so knowledgeable and pays attention to all the little details about my health.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is very thorough and kind.
Providence Patient
I have had only very good experience with Dr. Patel. She is very caring and concerned with my health and the proper treatment long term I have confidence in her knowledge of my condition.
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Dr. Patel is a very caring, knowledgeable physician. I trust her with my health care!
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Dr Patel is fantastic. Excellent care, patient, understanding and very helpful and friendly
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Dr Patel in one of the best rheumatologist I've seen. Very easy to talk to, very thorough and knowledgeable.
Providence Patient
Provides excellent care.
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Dr Patel listens and adjusts medication as needed always!
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Dr. Patel is supportive combined with expert knowledge. Dr. Patel has helped me to ease pain in my neck, back and shoulders without pain has had tremendous impact on my focus and productivity. Thank you for your fantastic review.
Providence Patient
I'm always happy to see Dr. Patel. She is very warm and pleasant, and she always shows interest in my health.
Providence Patient
With sound knowledge about her profession, I was really satisfied!
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Great Dr.s and admirers.
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Excellent. Best doctor I have . Takes great care and goes about and beyond.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel discussed the impact my condition has on my knee injury and provided good recommendations
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Confident, caring, listens well, explains well.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is a knowledgeable wonderful concerned doctor who is very thorough and has compassion for her patients. We are blessed
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Very happy with my provider
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Excellent provider!
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Dr. Patel and her team are wonderful.
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Efficient, professional medical treatment.examination of arthritic hands done professionally and explained that at his moment right index fingerb was still within range of motion.
Providence Patient
Good Dr Patel, request lab work. I'm grateful for this I feel it's over due, but glad I have up coming appointment.
Providence Patient
She was very helpful and respectful. she genuinely cared about getting me the help I needed.
Providence Patient
I'm very happy with Dr. Patel she listens to my concerns, checked my records and addressed my health problems.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is the most genuine, kind and caring provider I've seen at St Jude. Her office staff is definitely the best by far.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is great to work with. Communication is great and I always feel like she cares about my issues.
Providence Patient
Dr.Patel is a down to earth type of Doctor with a caring and friendly approach-
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is a caring and competent doctor. She is one of the best doctors I've ever had.
Providence Patient
Took several months to get an appointment.Ailments mentioned during appointment not resolved with solutions.Consider doctor qualified, but for that visit I didn't have any resolutions for ailments, but to be fair, the Lab tests she ordered haven't been done yet, so results from lab work may add to the treatments.
Providence Patient
I'm very happy with my doctors and the service I've received.
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Good
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is ver caring and compassionate physician, she is an active listener and does what's best for you as her patient.
Providence Patient
Dr is knowledgeable, caring, thorough and friendly. Great appointment!
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is very thorough and answers my question in a manner I can understand. I highly recommend her
Providence Patient
I always look forward to seeing Dr. Patel because she will review and comment on all my tests whether she ordered them or not. She answers all my questions to the best of her knowledge which is considerable.
Providence Patient
My experience with Dr. Patel has been great. She's patient, knowledgeable, and understanding. She is very detailed in explaining my results.
Providence Patient
I wish all my Dr's offices were like this one.
Providence Patient
Dr. Shivani Patel is an EXTREMELY Compassionate, Caring, and Knowledgeable Rheumatologist. I respect her for her continued support of not only my physical health, but in my emotional health. I only wish my late Mom would have had the benefit of Dr. Patel's treatment. I believe she'd be alive today. Dr. Shivani Patel is also loved and respected by her staff! And the kindness that she exudes is reciprocated and shared by her nurses and aids.The world needs MORE Physicians and Healthcare Professionals like Dr. Shivani Patel!
Providence Patient
I appreciate the extra time Dr Patel spends with me when needed.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel was in the room waiting for me! That's never happened before! Always friendly, highly resourceful, and her expertise is the best!
Providence Patient
Great experience!
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is very personable and thorough. I truly appreciate her.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is the best Dr I see in your group.Im always satisfied with my visit
Providence Patient
I have been seeing Dr Patel for a couple of years now and she is wonderful. She is caring, listens very well, is compassionate, and takes a genuine interest in you. I liked her from the start but she is even better as time has gone on. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs her specialty. You will not be disappointed.
Providence Patient
Always a pleasure. Thank you.
Providence Patient
She is very caring ask how I'm doing and talks about any issues I need to discuss.
Providence Patient
I am very pleased with all my doctors within Providence
Providence Patient
She is the best. Patient, considerate and covers everything
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is always professional.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel listens to all my concerns and addresses everything with me and explains all options to my understanding. I never feel rushed or hurried. Dr Patel is a fantastic knowledge polite and caring lady and doctor. She makes you feel like you're talking to a close friend
Providence Patient
Very good doctor, she takes long time to visit and listen carefully and answer all questions, she is very kind and helpful
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is by far the best practitioner I have dealt with at Providence. She is the only doctor I have seen who takes time to ask pertinent questions, listens to concerns and creates a mutual health plan. One of the reasons we have left our Providence primary care has been the lack of personal time and attention.
Providence Patient
This guy five has been veryProactive of my care!! They are wonderful!!
Providence Patient
Very satisfied with all the Dr's and staff
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Dr Patel is very helpful and caring.
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Great care and ease of getting to a specialist
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is a kind and helpful.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel gives doctors a good name. She is an excellent listener, has looked at all your records and is very prepared, answers all your questions without making you feel rushed, and shows a high level of care that is rare in recent years.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is the best!
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Dr. Patel very thorough in explaining and helping me understand test results. She is very kind.
Providence Patient
I'm extremely pleased with Dr. Patel. I never have to wait to see her. She is thorough, kind and answers my questions.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is so kind and patient. She always listens to my questions, and we have excellent discussions on "next steps."
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is always professional and goes above and beyond to see how my health can improve, and we have been having success due to our continued in person visits
Providence Patient
I appreciate Dr. Patels graciousness and interest in my health.
Providence Patient
It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Patel. She is kind, thorough, and listens to my concerns. She provides me with options that may help my situation and gives me a referral if necessary. Thank you Dr. Patel!
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel was kind helpful and experienced she referred me to pain management, she listened and walked me through the process. The staff are amazing.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is an excellent physician, and I am very pleased that she is my rheumatologist
Providence Patient
Consistent and focused attention by Dr. Shivani Patel has not only helped in management of my chronic condition but also gives me peace of mind knowing that, this particular medical provider is highly knowledgable in her field and applies that broad scope of understanding, ensuring patient wellness and care. Besides, highly appreciate that as an individual, she is an attentive, caring and respectful person at all times.
Providence Patient
I go every six months for a check up there exactly the same sweet caring anything I want they do the visit is always relaxing which is extremely important to me
Providence Patient
I love St. Jude and all the Drs as well as the staff.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is very knowledgeable and thorough with any appointments I have had. She listens and is very caring, while being professional. She is a great asset to your hospital. I feel blessed to have her as my doctor.
Providence Patient
Really like Dr Patel's manner, the way she is respectfully informative in response to questions - doesn't talk down to you or speak in overly technical terms. She comes across as warm and caring as well as knowledgeable.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is the best rheumatologist! She listens and answered all questions I had.
Providence Patient
Excellent provider!
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is someone who is genuinely interested in my health and helping me and that never fails to show each visit. She might forget my pronouns but she never ever has treated me with anything but respect and compassion.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is extremely caring, patient and sweet.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel had excellent communication skills. She answers my questions and explains complexities in an understandable manner
Providence Patient
Dr. Patell is outstanding
Providence Patient
Always provided with complete information and recommendations.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is very thorough in her exams and explanations. Always willing to listen and provides information readily.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is kind & patient. She makes you feel comfortable & is thorough in her examinations. I appreciate that she listens to my concerns & is eager to help.
Providence Patient
Excellent Doctor -
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Excellent experience. Great doctor.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is absolutely the best! She is very compassionate and caring and actually listens to my concerns!! I'm so thankful for people like her. She has truly made a difference in my life.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is very thoughtful and makes it very comfortable for me to talk about my health concerns. She Is practical and gives solid advice.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is fantastic!
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel and her staff are always courteous, friendly and informative.
Providence Patient
Dr Patel is a specialist who is monitoring my PMR. Condition. She is helping me navigate the adjustment of medication for this. She's very caring and informative and patient. I feel I'm in good hands with her.
Providence Patient
Excellent provider
Providence Patient
Perfect and happy to be her patient. Thank you
Providence Patient
Excellent physician and staff!
Providence Patient
Excellent Dr. And accommodating staff.
Providence Patient
Excellent care
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel has consistently exceeded my expectations. She explained several things about my concerns and offered valuable insight. I love her dedication and enthusiasm for helping me live my best life and be healthy and happy in my life! She has my trust absolutely! Thanks are not enough to express my gratitude and appreciation for her as my Doctor!
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel was already in the exam room when I came in for my appt. She listened carefully and showed concern for my condition. She offered options for treatment and made it clear that I could be seen quickly if I needed to return for treatment before the scheduled follow up appt. I would highly recommend her to friends and family.
Providence Patient
I don't call this provider with questions but I do use the patient portal and they are very responsive which I love. Dr Patel is my favorite doctor because she's respectful, attentive and very knowledgeable. I feel I can trust her.
Providence Patient
Excellent doctor and staff
Providence Patient
Awesome staff, awesome Doctor. Will highly recommend with confidence.
Providence Patient
Dr. Patel is knowledgeable and also willing to learn new information.
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Clinical Interests
- Acute Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of Multiple Joints
- Arthropathy
- Biologic Therapy For Rheumatologic Diseases
- Bursitis
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Crest
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Dermatomyositis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Enthesitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gout
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Inflammatory Polyarthropathy
- Joint Injection
- Maternal Collagen Vascular Disorder
- Maternal Lupus
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Myositis
- Neuropathic Arthritis
- Non Surgical Management Of Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Post Infectious Arthritis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Septic Arthritis
- Sicca Syndrome
- Sjogrens
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Vasculitis
- Virtual Care
Best doctor I've got out of all my doctors
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