Raj Patel, MD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon (FACMS)
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
Specialties
About
Dr. Raj Patel was raised in Shelby County and graduated summa cum laude from Birmingham Southern College. Dr. Patel earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine under a full merit scholarship and graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors. After completing his dermatology residency at UAB, Dr. Patel completed his Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology fellowship at UAB, training with Dr. Conway Huang.
Dr. Patel is double board-certified in dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery. He is the only ACMS fellowship-trained Mohs and reconstructive surgeon in Chilton and Cullman Counties.
Dr. Patel is committed to the health of your skin and is excited to be practicing in his hometown.
In his free time, Dr. Patel enjoys college football, music, cooking and spending time with his wife and two boys.
Education & Training
- Birmingham Southern College Bachelor's degree
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of MedicineDoctor of Medicine (MD)
- UAB School of MedicineResidency
- UAB School of MedicineMicrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology fellowship
Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology, fellow
- American College of Mohs Surgery
Insurance Accepted
True Dermatology participates in most major insurance plans. If you do not see your plan, please contact your insurance company to confirm coverage.- Aetna: (HMO, PPO, Comm)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield: (HMO, PPO, Comm)
- Cigna HealthSpring
- Cigna: (HMO, PPO, Comm)
- Humana: (HMO, PPO, Comm)
- Medicare
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare: (HMO, PPO, Comm, AARP)
- VACCN: (Managed by UnitedHealthcare)