Dr Rakesh Patel
Specialist
Qualifications
MB ChB 1991 Auckland; FRACP 2004
Profile
Dr Patel is a University of Auckland graduate. He trained through Starship Children's Hospital and completed his fellowship in paediatric neurology through Westmead Children's Hospital in Sydney.
He gained a Diploma in Paediatrics though University of Auckland and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Paediatric Neurology. He works at Starship Childrens Hospital as a Specialist Paediatric Neurologist.
Dr Patel has an Honorary appointment in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Auckland Medical School and is also involved with postgraduate teaching programmes.
He is the New Zealand representative for the Asia Oceania Child Neurology Association and Chairs the New Zealand Paediatric Neurology Clinical Network.
Interests
- Paediatric Epilepsy
- Neuropathy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Headache
- Migraine
- Toe Walking
- Cerebral Palsy
Subspecialties
- Paediatric neurology
Title or Designation
Paediatrician, Paediatric Neurologist
Full NZ Registration Date
10 March 1992
Vocational Scope
Paediatrics
Languages Spoken
English, Gujarati
Contact Details
Dr Rakesh Patel is available at the following services:
Private Services
Auckland Medical Specialists (AMS) - Neurology Services
This service is available at the following location:
Auckland Medical Specialists, 183 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland
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Phone
(09) 638 9945
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Fax
(09) 638 9947
Healthlink EDI
akmdspec
Email
Website
Auckland Medical Specialists (AMS) – Paediatric Services
This service is available at the following location:
Auckland Medical Specialists, 183 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland
-
Phone
(09) 638 9945
-
Fax
(09) 638 9947
Healthlink EDI
akmdspec
Email
Website
Public Services
Starship Paediatric Neurology
This service is available at the following location:
Starship Child Health, Central Auckland
General Enquiries:
(09) 3074949
Outpatient Appointments:
(09) 638 0400 or 0800 PATIENT 0800 728 436 or scheduling@adhb.govt.nz
Emergency Department:
Open 24 hours / 7 days, Phone (09) 307 4902
GP/External Specialist Help Desk:
(09) 3072800