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

Can ADHD be managed without medication?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
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...
My PSA is elevated. What should I do next?
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...

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)