Bakersfield.com

In the past, I've had my share of doctor appointments, waiting hours in the waiting room and then as much as another 40 minutes after being placed in the patient room before I get to see the doctor.  WOW, then I got to see the doctor for a whole 5 minutes.  As he is mumbling that his nurse will be back, the door closes behind him. 

The doctor I have now is nice, compassionate, caring, and treats you like a human being, and not just a number.  This doctor's name is Raju Patel.  When he enters the room, he shakes your hand and asks how things have been since the last time he saw you.  He then asks about your problem and he talks to you in layman terms telling you what and how needs to be done.   Whether it be a simple test, xray, specialist or just a prescription, he takes as long as is needed to answer all of your questions and make sure you understand the whole procedure. 

Also, his office staff must have been selected from the "We Care About You and We Treat You Like Family" school because they are fantastic. After a warm personal greeting, I've never waited more than 10 minutes in the waiting room or 5 minutes in the treatment room. 

Thanks to Dr. Raju Patel and thanks to the Californian for this opportunity to tell others about this wonderful healthcare professional.