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Santosh Patel

Santosh Patel, MD

4.9173 ratings

Addiction PsychiatryAddiction MedicinePsychiatry

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

About Santosh Patel

Emory Affiliation

Emory Physician Group Practice
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty

Year Started Practicing

2021

About the Provider

Santosh Patel, MD is an addiction psychiatrist at Emory Healthcare. He completed his training in general psychiatry at the Medical College of Georgia. During his final year of residency, he served as chief resident and was involved in the development of the department’s suboxone clinic. After residency, Dr. Patel completed his addiction psychiatry fellowship at Emory University. Alongside training in addiction psychiatry, Dr. Patel also has additional certification in the specialty of sports psychiatry through the International Society of Sports Psychiatry and has worked with a wide range of professional and amateur athletes.
Dr. Patel’s clinical interests focus on the development of evidenced based treatment programs, and he is currently involved in the development of an intensive outpatient addiction treatment program through a collaboration between Emory University and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
 

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Emory Addiction Center at Emory University Hospital

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, 2021
  • Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Psychiatry - Addiction, 2021
  • Residency: Medical College of Georgia, Psychiatry, 2020
  • Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia, MD, 2016
  • Medical Education: Medical College Georgia, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2020

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

173 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    I can't say enough about Dr Patel, he is absolutely the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    There is emerging technology to help treat a mental health concern of mine. Dr. Patel researched the efficacy by reading different studies before our appointment. We had a fruitful discussion and were able to make an informed decision on the technology. His dedication to his patients is extremely apparent by the time he puts forth to prepare for an appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Dr Patel is truly an outstanding physiatrist and doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    Dr. Patel is an amazing physician and continues to be instrumental in my sobriety and mental health journey.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    He was very emphatic about my healthcare needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    These folks are first class professionals

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Dr Patel has always been very good to visit with

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Great communication, very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Thank you Dr. Patel & staff...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Patel is the best. He clearly cares about his patients and is an excellent listener. I've had my fair share of psychiatrists and Dr. Patel is the best I've ever had with regard to educating me on my mental health and displaying compassion about my mental health struggles.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Would highly recommend Emory Addiction services.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Positive and Motivating

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr. Patel is easily the best provider I've ever seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr Patel was very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Dr Patel was very understanding and considerate and very knowledgeable about my medical outcome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    I'm working so hard to get better

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Dr. Patel is a very good, very conscientious practitioner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/13/2025

    Dr. Patel is an excellent physician and is very attentive to any concerns I may have. I always feel involved in my treatment plan decisions and that he is doing what is in my best interests.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    Dr Patel sets the standard for Dr's

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Very good doctor. Very understanding. Very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Excellent - I have lots of respect for Dr. Patel; i'm glad he's my doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2025

    Patel is one of the best I've worked with - grateful to have him as my doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2025

    I'm glad I chose Dr. Patel. He has helped immensely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2024

    Dr. Patel is an amazing provider and always shows genuine interest in improving my mental health, which includes expressing any concerns he may have regarding obstacles that maybe hindering my progress. He allows me to have an active role in my treatment plan and listens to my concerns as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2024

    Dr. Patel is hands-down the best psychiatrist I've ever had. He actually listens and you stay in his office much longer than any other psychiatrist I've ever dealt with. He's very responsive very respectful and knows his stuff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2024

    Dr Patel is easy to express myself and very accommodating

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2024

    Dr. Patel is a phenomenal provider. He always considers all my co morbidities when assessing adjustments in my medication. He connects with my providers to ensure consistency in care. He always educates me on medicinal side effects, benefits, and dosing. I cannot say enough about Dr. Patel. A former psychiatrist over prescribed me benzodiazepines and I ended up in St. Joe's ED which lead me to severe anxiety around prescribing providers. After working with Dr. Patel for 1.5+ years, I can say I trust him wholeheartedly to make the best decision for my psychiatric care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2024

    Dr. Patel is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2024

    Dr. Patel is the best provider I've ever had. He has changed my life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2024

    Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor and I attribute my success thus far to his care. He shows genuine interest in my mental health and is always willing to help whenever he can. I appreciate everything he and his staff does for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2024

    Dr. Patel is so compassionate in his care for me. He is also exceptionally knowledgeable pursuant to my mental health issues.I appreciate his expertise and concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2024

    Dr. Patel is always extremely supportive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2024

    Dr. Patel has guided me well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2024

    Dr. Patel is always very attentive during my appointments and answers any concerns I may have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2024

    Dr. Patel and staff are excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2024

    Dr. Patel has been an important part of my mental health journey and has always supported me through this process. His care is exemplary and I feel fortunate to have him as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2024

    Dr. Patel told me all my options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2024

    Superb truly excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2024

    Dr. Patel is the only psychiatrist I will trust in the Atlanta area. He is incredible!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2024

    Comfortable experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2024

    Great healthcare

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2024

    Great job!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2024

    I would recommend Dr. Patel as a psychiatrist, but I would not recommend the intensive outpatient program. I don't think that the therapist running the program is very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2024

    Things have went so well I switched my primary care doctor over to emory

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2024

    Dr. Patel is a phenomenal provider. He is thoughtful, intentional and provides room for you to think through different concepts and skills.