Dr. Risheet PatelMD

Family Medicine

at Fishers Direct Family Care — Fishers, IN

About

Risheet Patel, MD is a family physician with over a decade of clinical experience. He grew up in the Fishers area and graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School before heading to New York for college. He earned a BS in French and Biology from Union College, then completed his MD at Albany Medical College. He returned to Indianapolis for his Family Medicine residency at Community Health Network.

Dr. Patel takes a preventive, proactive approach to care grounded in evidence-based methodology. He has a strong passion for healthcare innovation, using technology and thoughtful clinical workflows to improve the patient experience. Beyond direct patient care, he served as president of the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians and continues to engage with that organization and the American Academy of Family Physicians at a national level. He serves on the Indiana Medicaid Therapeutics Committee and on the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative through the Indiana State Department of Health. He welcomes prospective patients with a free meet-and-greet visit to discuss their health goals.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Union College, BS in French and Biology

Medical School

Albany Medical College, MD

Residency

Family Medicine, Community Health Network, Indianapolis

Conditions Treated

diabetes
hypertension
high cholesterol
asthma
COPD
thyroid disease
osteoporosis
arthritis
depression
heart disease
opioid use disorder
obesity
tobacco use disorder
cancer (screening)

Who is Dr. Patel right for?

Dr. Patel is a strong fit for adults and children ages 3 and up seeking a primary care physician who prioritizes time and access. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or asthma benefit from his proactive, evidence-based approach. He works well with patients who value transparent costs and same-day availability. Those interested in a physician who stays current with healthcare innovation will find his technology-forward practice a natural fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Patel sees patients of all ages starting from 3 years old. He provides full-scope family medicine, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care. He welcomes adults, children, and families looking for a primary care physician who offers adequate time and transparent pricing.

Dr. Patel manages a wide range of chronic conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and depression. He takes a preventive, proactive approach to each condition, focused on evidence-based treatment and long-term health outcomes.

Dr. Patel holds over a decade of clinical experience in family medicine and completed his residency at Community Health Network in Indianapolis. He stays active with both the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians at the national level.

Dr. Patel earned his MD at Albany Medical College in New York. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at Community Health Network in Indianapolis. He grew up in the Fishers area and returned home to build his practice after training.

Dr. Patel takes a preventive, proactive approach grounded in evidence-based methodology. He focuses on catching and addressing health issues early. He also integrates technology throughout his practice, from secure messaging to telehealth, to improve the overall patient experience.

Yes. Dr. Patel welcomes prospective patients with a free meet-and-greet visit. This gives patients a chance to discuss their health goals and decide if the practice is a good fit before enrolling.

Dr. Patel served as president of the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians and remains active with that organization. He also engages with the American Academy of Family Physicians at the national level. He serves on both the Indiana Medicaid Therapeutics Committee and the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative through the Indiana State Department of Health.

Yes. Dr. Patel offers Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder as part of his clinical services. This reflects his commitment to comprehensive, whole-person care within a primary care setting.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026