Dr. Jatin Patel
Rheumatology & Autoimmune Disease Care
Dr. Jatin Patel is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and focuses on patient care and treating rheumatic diseases. He founded Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, P.C. in Georgia. He established the practice 13 years ago to provide patients with comprehensive rheumatology care. The practice now has seven locations across the state in Canton, Cumming, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Roswell/Alpharetta, Suwanee/Johns Creek, and Woodstock. He practices at the Roswell/Alpharetta and Cumming offices.
His special interests include Osteoarthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Scleroderma, Vasculitis, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, and Platelet-Rich Plasma therapies.
Dedicated to Delivering Quality Medical Care
Jatin Patel, MD, provides comprehensive care for patients with complex medical conditions. His approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, early treatment, and collaboration with patients to help preserve joint and body function.
Since founding Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, Dr. Patel has kept up with medical developments and improved the practice's services. His experience includes healthcare delivery, patient management, and rheumatology.
Treating a Wide Array of Rheumatic Diseases
Dr. Jatin Patel and Arthritis & Rheumatology Center diagnose and treat conditions including Ankylosing Spondylitis, Bursitis and Tendonitis, Gout, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's), 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.
The practice has developed into a complete outpatient medical facility with infusion services, a CLIA-certified lab, X-rays, MRI, clinical trials, and an in-house dispensary. Dr. Patel and his colleagues established this model to provide patients with a single resource for their rheumatology needs.
Recognized for His Work
Dr. Patel has received several physician awards during his career. He was named Alpharetta’s Best Doctor in Rheumatology 2017 and Castle Connolly Best Doctor 2023.
In 2012, he won the first grand prize in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Image Competition in Washington, competing against 175 entries from around the world. The competition highlights clinical images showing unusual or notable manifestations of rheumatic diseases and conditions.
His Academic and Research Contribution
Dr. Patel has published clinical research articles in national and international journals. He has also presented research at American College of Physicians national meetings and rheumatology research workshops at the American College of Rheumatology.
An Active Member of Several Medical Organizations
Dr. Patel is an active 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.
Dr. Patel’s Education
Jatin completed medical school at C.U. Shah Medical College in western India. He then completed an internal medicine residency at Jersey Shore University Hospital in New Jersey.
He was later selected for a Rheumatology fellowship at Drexel University/Hahnemann Hospital. During the fellowship, he gained clinical experience in Rheumatology and participated in research involving Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. This work contributed to publications and presentations. He also holds a Registered Musculoskeletal Sonography certification.
Making a Difference
Dr. Patel donated $150K to the Boston Children's Hospital lab in 2015-2016 to support clinical research and trials. In 2025, he donated $5,000 to the National Psoriasis Foundation, an organization focused on psoriatic disease and the people affected by it.
On the Personal Side
Dr. Patel grew up with two physician parents. As a child, he accompanied his father on house calls and saw the role medical care plays in patients’ lives. Those experiences influenced his decision to enter medicine.
Jatin Patel, MD, values time with his wife, children, and parents. His family moved with him to Georgia and came to appreciate the state and its communities. Outside medicine, he enjoys running, traveling, watching soccer, and exploring different foods.