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  • Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
  • 49 years of experience
  • Saint Mary Medical Center 1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
  • (562) 491-9000

Brief Intro

Ramesh Patel, M.D., Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, joined the Miller Children's Hospital team in 1989. Dr. Patel is an member of Pediatric and Adolescent Hematology Oncology Associates and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine. Dr. Patel takes care of children with serious and/or chronic blood diseases and cancer. He is in charge of the Neuro-oncology and Hematology-Oncology CCS Clinics. Dr. Patel also treats children burdened with high blood lead levels. He is a consultant for both City of Long Beach and City of Los Angeles Health Departments. At Long Beach Memorial he is an active Member of eight Committees. He is chairperson of two committee boards and one vice-chairperson committee. Board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Responsible for giving lectures in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology to the Pediatric Residents and Medical Students of UCI that rotate through Miller Children's Hospital.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Childrens Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Kwazulu-Natal College Of Health Sciences - 1976

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Saint Mary Medical Center
  • 1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813

Specialties Treated

  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Conditions Addressed

  • Anemia
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Sickle-Cell Disease
  • Leukemia
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Hemolytic Anemia
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Procedures Performed

  • Chemotherapy
  • Blood transfusion
  • Blood transfusion
  • Chemotherapy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Medicaid
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Brand New Day
  • CHAMPVA
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • CalOptima
  • Health Net
  • HealthSmart
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Bright Health
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • APWU
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
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