Dr. Jatin Patel is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He is the founder of Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, P.C., in Georgia. He has provided care to patients in Canton, Cumming, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Roswell/Alpharetta, Suwanee/Johns Creek, and Woodstock for 13 years. He serves patients at the Roswell/Alpharetta and Cumming offices, focusing on the comprehensive management of rheumatic diseases.

Dr. Patel specializes in Osteoarthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Scleroderma, Vasculitis, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, and Platelet-Rich Plasma therapies. His commitment has helped establish a wide range of advanced rheumatology services available for those who need specialized care.

He works to deliver high-quality healthcare for complex conditions while always paying attention to each individual’s needs. He stays informed about the latest advances in medicine and uses this knowledge to provide effective, evidence-based treatment for his patients.

Patel values early diagnosis and timely intervention as key parts of his approach. He strives to minimize discomfort and maintain function for those he serves, and his dedication guides the care provided throughout the practice.

He has developed expertise in healthcare delivery, patient management, and rheumatology. His experience contributes to the mission of providing thorough and dependable care for everyone at the center.

Jatin Patel, MD, and his team diagnose and treat a wide variety of rheumatic diseases. The center addresses conditions including 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 led the center’s development into a comprehensive outpatient facility. The practice offers infusion therapy, a CLIA-certified laboratory, X-rays, MRI, clinical trials, and an in-house dispensary. This approach allows patients to access a full range of rheumatology services in one place.

Patel has received recognition, including Alpharetta’s Best Doctor in Rheumatology 2017 and Castle Connolly Best Doctor 2023. He won the grand prize in the American College of Rheumatology Image Competition in 2012, an honor for significant clinical images that contribute to the ACR Image Library.

Dr. Jatin Patel has published research in national and international journals and has presented 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.

Dr. Patel graduated from C.U. Shah Medical College in western India and completed his internal medicine residency at Jersey Shore University Hospital in New Jersey. He then completed his Rheumatology fellowship at Drexel University/Hahnemann Hospital, where he gained experience in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and achieved Certification in Registered Musculoskeletal Sonography.

He has supported research and patient advocacy by donating $150,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital for clinical research in 2015 and 2016 and $5,000 to the National Psoriasis Foundation in 2025.

His parents, both physicians, inspired him to pursue medicine. Early experiences accompanying his father on patient visits helped shape his approach to compassionate care.

Jatin Patel, MD, enjoys spending time with his family, who moved with him to Georgia and became part of the community. He likes running, traveling, watching soccer, and trying new foods.