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Nikita Patel, MD

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4224 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072

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Sat: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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4224 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072

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Dr. Nikita Patel is a native of Louisiana, having gone to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge for her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She went on to complete her Pediatrics residency at Children's Hospital of New Orleans with Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Dr. Patel's special areas of interest include newborn care and preventative medicine.

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in New Orleans

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Children's Hospital of New Orleans

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November 2019

Wonderful

staff is always friendly and professional

very satisfied

always polite efficient and professional

October 2019

Mrs Patel is very great doctor , she is polite kind and very friendly . My son usually doesn't like many doctors but she was a A+

September 2019

excellent

It was a very pleasant experience. I greatly appreciate the staff and care from Dr Patel

August 2019

The entire staff was courteous and helpful. The doctor was very compassionate and patient.

everything was great!!!

it's always a pleasure whenever I visit Westbank Pediatrician office. My doctors have great concern and care for my well being.

Dr. Patel is very personable and listens. My children adore her and never want to see anyone else. She listened and addressed all of my concerns and even called me back the same day.

July 2019

It was our first time seeing Dr Patel and she was great - very friendly, baby friendly, patient, and easy to communicate with! I was very impressed.The patient access rep who checked us in was very kind and friendly as well (sorry I didn't write her name down to include here).

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