Dr. Jatin Patel
Rheumatology & Autoimmune Disease Care
Dr. Jatin Patel is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He is the founder of Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, P.C., in Georgia and has served patients for 13 years in Canton, Cumming, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Roswell/Alpharetta, Suwanee/Johns Creek, and Woodstock. He provides care at the Roswell/Alpharetta and Cumming offices, focusing on the management of rheumatic diseases and committed to patient well-being.
Dr. Patel’s clinical interests include Osteoarthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Scleroderma, Vasculitis, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, and Platelet-Rich Plasma therapies. His experience ensures that the center delivers a wide range of advanced rheumatology services for individuals in need of specialized care.
He is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare for complex conditions and is always attentive to each patient's unique needs. He keeps current with medical advancements to deliver effective, evidence-based treatment.
Patel values early diagnosis and proactive intervention as core principles in his approach. He works to minimize discomfort and maintain function for all patients, shaping the way care is provided at the center.
He has developed strong skills in patient management, healthcare delivery, and rheumatology. His background supports the practice’s mission of providing comprehensive and reliable medical care.
Jatin Patel, MD, and his team diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of rheumatic diseases. The practice manages Ankylosing Spondylitis, Bursitis, Tendonitis, Gout, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Myositis, Metabolic Myopathy, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Sjogren’s Disease, Soft Tissue Disorders, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Vasculitis.
He has helped grow the center into a comprehensive outpatient facility that offers infusion therapy, a CLIA-certified lab, X-rays, MRI, clinical trials, and an in-house dispensary. This structure enables patients to receive all rheumatology care at a single location.
Patel has earned honors, including Alpharetta’s Best Doctor in Rheumatology 2017 and Castle Connolly Best Doctor 2023. He received first prize in the American College of Rheumatology Image Competition in 2012, an award that recognizes significant clinical images and contributes to the ACR Image Library.
He has published research in national and international journals and has presented his findings at American College of Physicians national meetings and American College of Rheumatology workshops.
Patel is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the American College of Physicians, the National Arthritis Foundation, the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
He completed medical school at C.U. Shah Medical College in western India and his internal medicine residency at Jersey Shore University Hospital in New Jersey. Jatin Patel, MD, then completed his Rheumatology fellowship at Drexel University/Hahnemann Hospital, gaining expertise in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and achieving Certification in Registered Musculoskeletal Sonography.
He has contributed to clinical research and patient causes, donating $150,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital for research in 2015 and 2016 and $5,000 to the National Psoriasis Foundation in 2025.
His parents, both physicians, inspired his pursuit of medicine. Early experiences accompanying his father on patient visits shaped his dedication to compassionate care.
Dr. Jatin Patel values time with his family, who moved with him to Georgia and became part of the community. He enjoys running, traveling, watching soccer, and trying new foods.
