--- title: "Dr. Neel D. Patel | Pediatrician in San Carlos, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Neel D. Patel, M.D. practices Pediatrics in San Carlos, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-neel-d-patel-1046240800" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Neel D. Patel, M.D. ![Neel D. Patel, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/O3ZSFBmpDCMVmOiGyVtPzuM5q20Vloy3q0j2CERCWsw/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(54 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Neel D. Patel, M.D. ## Pediatrics - Accepting new patients [301 Industrial RoadLevel 1San Carlos, CA 94070](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-neel-d-patel-1046240800#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-neel-d-patel-1046240800#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-neel-d-patel-1046240800#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-neel-d-patel-1046240800#provider-services) ## About Dr. Patel Languages English, Gujarati (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), and Hindi (Fluent) Gender Male Ages treated Children under 18 Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care For. Dr. Patel, the patient and family experience is what ultimately drives his passion in healthcare. To preserve the health of a child is the biggest gift he can give a family, and is a true privilege. ### Professional highlights Patel has been the lead pediatrician for two cleft lip/palate missions to Guatemala and served Americorps before medical school. He is board certified in Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. In his time off. Dr. Patel likes to run for fun and spend quality time with his wife, two boys and extended family. Dr. Patel is a commissioner for First 5 San Mateo County, a county commission that funds projects that promote wellness for children ages 0-5 in San Mateo County. ## Education and training **Medical school:** St. George's University School of Medicine **Internship:** Children's Hospital of Orange County **Residency:** Children's Hospital of Oakland **Fellowship:** Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Oakland ## Board certifications - Pediatrics ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [San Carlos Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/san-carlos-center-1043246914) 301 Industrial Road Level 1 San Carlos, CA 94070 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US) [650-596-4000](tel:+16505964000) 650-551-7042 Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Premature Baby Care ### Conditions - Children with Special Healthcare Needs - Developmental Delay - Infectious Disease Problem ### Reasons for visit - Appropriate antibiotic use - Community Education - Early Childhood Development - Infectious Disease - [Newborn Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/newborn-and-baby-care) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Pediatric weight management program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-weight-management-program) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatrics%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+San+Carlos+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.5151417677625%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.26050391484215%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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