Pretesh R. Patel Emory Faculty
Pretesh R. Patel Emory Faculty

Pretesh R. Patel, MD

Radiation Oncology

4.9 - 668 Ratings

Emory Proton Therapy Center

615 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308 +1 More Locations
Telehealth Visits Available

Booking information not available

(404) 778-3473

About

Pretesh Patel, MD, is an associate professor and serves as vice chair for clinical operations in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Board certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Patel specializes in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, anal cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

Dr. Patel completed medical school and residency in radiation oncology at Duke University. In his final year of residency, Dr. Patel served as chief resident. He earned a BS in Computer Science at Duke University and graduated magna cum laude. 

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice
  • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Academic Title

  • Associate Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2013

Locations

Emory Proton Therapy Center

615 Peachtree Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Emory Winship Cancer Institute

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg C, Tunnel
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 668 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-30

Both providers were great. Lots of answers to a lot of questions and concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-29

Awesome

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-27

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-08

Great consultation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-07

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-05

Very good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-22

Resident Dr Mcginnis and Dr Patel were great and took the time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions fully. Dr Patel took the time to discuss my radiological images with me and reviewed them with me on the computer. I appreciate that.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-13

Appreciate the depth of insights and options about treatment plans.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-06

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-04

I originally thought Dr. P Patel would be great. He is.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-04

Very open, keeping me constantly informed about what was next and what was being done during the procedure.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-28

Dr Patel & the entire Team were. Very Courteous, Competent and Professional!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-27

Dr. Patel is always caring and concerned with my well being

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-25

Thanks for my doctors, you are great and patient. My detailed messages I know are too time consuming but I explain myself better in writing maybe because I am just too detailed to remember everything.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-20

All went well!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-10

Yes my doctor provide all the information that I need and listen to my opinion on what treatment we should work with and was good for me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-03

Everything was great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-28

Again all were very considerate

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-27

Excellent explanation of the problem and the upcoming treatments

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-14

Highly recommend

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-13

I would be happy to recommend Dr. Pretesh Patel to anyone. It's rare you find a doctor so competent and at the same time excellent bedside manner.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-09

Dr.Patel is awesome. He's extremely knowledgeable of course. But he's also a great listener and excellent communicator.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

He was very detailed and very concern. He answer all my questions. And make sure I understood.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

Dr Pretesh Patel was great at explaining my options and then telling me what was going on during the procedure.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

The provider showed me comparison images of my most recent scans and gave me understandable, thoughtful explanations and possible options pending my next scans.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

Dr Patel addressed all my concerns and questions with detailed responses. He reinforced my belief we're following the most appropriate treatment for my situation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

Dr. Patel is an incredibly knowledgeable physician and has an impeccable bedside manner. Reed Hill was very patient and kind.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-04

Dr. Patel excellent overall. Answers questions clearly, is patient and kind.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-04

Great Doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-03

The very best. Thank God for the excellent care that I have received at Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-26

You are on the top of my list.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-26

Wonderful Doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-21

Dr Patel has a calming nature that helps nervous patients. He explains things clearly and welcomes questions. Couldn't ask for a better doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-18

Dr. Patel is a wonderful doctor! Caring, compassionate ,and so smart!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-17

Addressed my needs promptly!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-11

Dr Patel is an excellent doctor! I am getting the best care possible!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-08

Dr. Patel is awesome, and I would highly recommend him to anyone receiving radiation treatment similar to mine. He is very knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, and conveys a genuine seems of warmth and caring at all times.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-04

Consult was excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-04

Dr Patel is an outstanding doctor!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-25

We appreciate Dr. Patel spending so much time w/ us answering all our questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-22

Dr. Patel is a great physician. Took the time to explain everything.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-21

Dr.Patel is a very caring, smart and excellent physician! So glad he is my doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-19

Dr Patel is a great communicator and he provides me with confidence about my treatment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-17

Reed is awesome

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-16

Could have been better. As I told Dr. Patel, there is a big difference between the the very best doctors and mediocre care. Emory is the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-15

Dr. Patel was thorough and had a calm demeanor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

Dr Patel is outstanding in the field of radiation! He is caring and answers every question. Thrilled he is my doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-10

Dr. Patel was great! His explanations were clear and thoughtful. He made it easy for me to trust him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-30

Dr.Patel was so thorough and professional. Extremely impressed!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-17

Wonderful,caring,patient Doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-05

Very attentive and concerned

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-03

Will and have sent other friends

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

Excellent doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

Dr Patel was thorough as usual and so was his fellow, Dr Webb

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-21

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-12

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-12

Dr. Patel seemed extremely well versed in the field of oncology and radiation treatment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-09

Every aspect of the procedure was directed or perform with knowledge and expertise. It felt good that I was being cared for in such detail. I became very much more informed of aspects regarding the procedure that in turn helped me appreciate the magnitude of what transpiring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-26

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-20

I would recommend because he has been very professional, caring and thoughtful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-18

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-15

Great teams in urology and oncology.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-09

Dr Pradesh Patel was extremely attentive in reviewing my progress, managing expectations ahead, addressing questions, and assuring me he and Dr Godette were working together closely on my treatment protocol. I feel like I'm in excellent care with a state of the art, proven technology and facility.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-08

Dr. Patel offered clear and thorough explanations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-30

Dr. Patel is wonderful, so is Dr. Anderson.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-21

Everything went well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-13

Dr Patel was very clear about my treatment and he gave me the assurance that I'll be fine

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-10

I have no problems with eny one it's great there I love coming there all tho I have health problems I feel good when I leave that's the way it should be thank u

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-06

Knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-22

Dr. Patel answered all of my questions thoroughly and did a great job!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-16

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-12

I am seriously considering changing my healthcare insurance to include Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-04

Very thorough and professional, because of them my healing process became easier for me

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-04

Dr Patel was outstanding!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-02

My care and treatment is on going

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-29

Great physician

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-18

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-15

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-11

Dr. Joshi and Dr. Patel have been extremely patient with me in discussing myCase allowing to conduct my own research, answering all my questions in detail. This over several months I might add. I appreciate them being informative but letting me drive the final option

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-04

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-01

Took time and answered all my questions

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-24

No issues at all

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-13

Dr. Patel and his staff have my trust

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-12

Drs Patel and Williamson were very helpful and professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-11

Any concerns were discussed earlier.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-05

Dr. Patel has been great and very informative

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-02

My experience was awesome and he made me feel very important and comfortable..

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-29

DR. PATEL is an Answered Prayer . . .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-28

I really appreciate the knowledge of Dr. Patel

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-16

Dr Pretesh Patel spends the time needed with you to understand complicated medical issues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-14

Great exp

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-14

Dr. Pretesh Patel has been great in all aspects of my care. He is genuinely concerned about providing the best care based on my condition.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-03

Dr Patel is always so kind & informative. He's also sympathetic and understanding of my feelings. I always feel like I'm in the best of hands with him and his knowledge!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-13

Very caring and competent team

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-06

Very good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-06

Dr. Pretesh Patel is very personable and easy to talk with. He explained my procedure very well. He answered all of my questions in laymans language that I can understand. He understood how nervous I was about having the procedure, and during the procedure he kept me informed step by step about what he was doing- which I greatly appreciated.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-04

Great service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-03

Dr. Patel is an ANSWERED PRAYER ! ! ! ! ! ! !

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-24

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-15

Good Doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-13

Provider thoroughly discussed with me all treatment options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-08

Drs were very knowledgeable and provided excellent feedback. I felt very comfortable and informed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-29

Excellent and caring Doctor. It is so fulfilling and comforting to know that I am in good hands.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-19

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Dr. Patel showed a great deal of confidence in the procedure and process and I found that very reassuring. I trusted him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-02

Excellent!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-23

Dr. Patel, Justin and resident were all superb ...

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-17

I would definitely recommend Dr.Patel to others.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-13

Would highly recommend

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-12

Dr. Patel is a conversant attentive communicator who thoroughly explains procedures, and patient options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-11

I understood everything. The doctor told me and he gave it to me and every day Lehman language. I even decided to go on the study because it sounded like a good idea the way he explained it. I thought the nurse and Dr together were a good team.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-11

Dr. Patel is a amazing doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-10

Excellent care giver veey people oriented. Great personality.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-07

Again a great experience with all the pertinent information regarding my situation thoroughly explained. Having the ability to understand my concerns and answering all my questions without making me feel rushed. The level of care and concern for my situation was genuine.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-28

Doc Patel was very informative and considerate!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-19

Excellent caring doctor. Very knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-16

Dr Patel and NP Lori were excellent in providing care that I needed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-07

Dr Patel Great People skills

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-06

Very competent and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-04

Dr. Patel explained all of the options for treatment in a very thorough manner. He was sensitive to all of my concerns about my illness. I was very impressed with his approach and recommend him highly.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-26

Provider answered questions and gave me insight into ailments that other providers had not.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-24

Dr Patel Included my thoughts In making medical decisions that Impacted my care plan

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

Dr. Patel is very attentive and an expert.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

Explained treatment and side effects well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-20

Dr Patel is always awesome.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-20

Courteous staff

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-17

Loved how Dr Patel knew my history

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-09

Very patient and informative.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-28

Dr. Patel and Dr. Tobillo were both very patient and informative during my clinic visits.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-27

He took in consideration my particular problem and we are completely doing a different procedure.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-26

I had more than one PA. Some were from the patient care perspective and some were the radiology staff who were more focused on the actual proton treatments.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-14

Excellent team. Highly knowledgeable and caring.

Credentials

Education

  • Residency: Duke University Medical Center, Radiation Oncology, 2013
  • Internship: University of Florida College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2009
  • Medical Education: Duke University School of Medicine, MD, 2008

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology, American Board of Radiology, 2014

Awards

  • Dr. Patel has received several honors including the ABS HDR Brachytherapy Scholarship and Society of Thermal Medicine New Investigator Award.

Professional Memberships

  • Dr. Patel is a member of multiple professional organizations including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the Radiologic Society of North America and the American Brachytherapy Society.