Dr. Jayesh Patel, MD


Physician
Family Medicine

Specialty

Geriatric Medicine

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Southern Primary Care
6501 Peake Road Suite 400
Macon, 31210
For an appointment, call (478) 477-0966
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About Dr. Jayesh Patel, MD

Dr Patel has been serving Middle Georgia as primary care physician since 2010. He truly believe in patient-centered care. He practice hands-on approach, building a partnering relationship with his patients and providing the quality health care he know they desire and deserve. He went to medicine because he care about people. He loves to see the whole family from children to senior. The communication between doctor and patient is very important part of his practice. Dr Patel is dedicated to provide a high standard of quality care for his patients.

Patient Education Resources

Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What is the best non-prescription treatments for head lice?
Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for head lice include shampoos and lotions that contain medications such as pyrethrins or permethrin. These medications work by paralyzing the lice and killing them.S...

Education & Training

  • Family Medicine Residency - University of Tennessee / Saint Francis Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee (2007)
  • Geriatrics Fellowship - Medical Center of Central Georgia/Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, Georgia.(2010)
  • Integrative Medicine Fellowship -  Mercer University School of Medicine and University of Arizona.(2010)