Dr. Hiren R. Patel
Hiren Patel is a highly-rated geriatrician in Asheville, North Carolina, and has been practicing geriatric medicine for over 17 years.
Our Services
- Education about disease states and trajectory
- Medication reconciliation and education
- Reduction of polypharmacy and plan for describing
- Advanced care planning, including North Carolina MOST form review/completion
- Review of hospitalization records
- Review of nursing home records
- and more
Latest News & Blog Articles
Beyond Healthy Eating: How a Curated Diet Can Improve Senior Living
Article provided by Assisted Living Magazine. Special dietary attention is helpful in itself to any person seeking to improve nutrition, reduce the risk of health problems, address specific conditions, or maintain overall health. However, it becomes even more critical,…
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Long-Term Nursing Home Care: A Financial Burden Few Can Afford
The average monthly cost for long-term nursing home care in the United States varies depending on whether the room is semi-private or private. As of 2024, the average monthly cost for a semi-private room is approximately $9,167, while a…
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The Value of Geriatricians and Why We Need More of Them
The New York Times recently asked, “Where are all the geriatricians?” While there are 7,000 geriatricians practicing in the U.S. right now, there’s a larger issue. We will need many more in the coming years. Read more. https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-value-of-geriatricians-and-why-we-need-more-of-them/
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Testimonials
During my mother’s final year of life, Dr. Hiren Patel was our ‘saving grace.’ I cannot recommend a physician more highly. Dr. Patel combines the best of professionalism and compassion, deep caring for the individual. He displays great respect for elders and their families, his life’s work is a calling. Throughout the difficult periods of my mother’s decline I had the utmost confidence in Dr. Patel’s medical judgment. Yet, there was also a mutual trust and respect, as Dr. Patel listened closely to to all I shared regarding my own intuitions about my mother’s condition.
Hiren Patel is extremely gifted, caring, knowledgable and humble. If only all our elders could have such a physician caring for them.