About
Dr. Kishan Patel is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder of Sarova Health in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He completed his residency at CIFC Health in Connecticut, a Yale-affiliated program. During his time there, he served as Associate Program Director, helping train the next generation of physicians. His clinical background spans primary care, hospital medicine, and medical education across diverse communities.
Dr. Patel is passionate about chronic condition management, including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and COPD. He also focuses on mental health, weight management using medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, men's health, and preventive care. He personally reads and responds to every patient message. His approach centers on a simple conviction: good care takes time, trust, and a real chance to know the person behind the symptoms. Patients consistently describe him as warm, patient, and genuinely invested in their wellbeing.
Education & Training
Residency
CIFC Health, Connecticut (Yale-affiliated program)
Additional Training
Served as Associate Program Director; experience in hospital medicine and medical education in diverse communities
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Patel right for?
Dr. Patel is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, or COPD. He also works well with patients navigating mental health concerns like anxiety or depression alongside physical health issues. Men seeking care for testosterone concerns, erectile dysfunction, or prostate health will find focused expertise here. Adults who want a doctor who reads their messages personally and schedules same-day appointments will feel at home with Dr. Patel.
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Dr. Patel treats a broad range of adult conditions. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, thyroid disorders, COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, acid reflux, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and migraines. He also manages depression, anxiety, sleep concerns, obesity, prediabetes, and men's health concerns such as testosterone issues and prostate health.
Yes. Dr. Patel holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He completed his residency at CIFC Health in Connecticut, a Yale-affiliated program, where he also served as Associate Program Director.
Dr. Patel believes that most of what determines a patient's health happens between visits, not during them. He stays closely connected with members through direct messaging and longer appointments. That access lets him adjust medications, review lab results, and keep an eye on trends over time rather than reacting to problems after they worsen.
Yes. Dr. Patel includes medical weight loss as part of his practice. He evaluates each patient's health history and lab results before building a plan. When appropriate, he may consider medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide. Weight management visits fall under the standard monthly membership.
Dr. Patel addresses anxiety and depression as part of primary care. He recognizes that mental health and physical health are closely connected. Patients can raise these concerns during any visit, and Dr. Patel works through evaluation and management as part of ongoing care.
Yes. Dr. Patel personally reads and answers every patient message through the secure portal or app. He typically responds within one business day, and often sooner. This direct access means patients get answers from the doctor who already knows them, without navigating a phone system.
Dr. Patel served as Associate Program Director during his time at CIFC Health in Connecticut. In that role, he helped train resident physicians. His experience in medical education across diverse communities informs his patient-centered approach at Sarova Health.
Dr. Patel manages a range of men's health issues, including testosterone concerns, erectile dysfunction, and prostate health. He brings an internist's perspective to these concerns, reviewing lab results and health history to guide individualized care.
Doctor profile last updated November 8, 2026