Dr. Raj Patel is a Board-Certified Pediatrician who graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1990 and from the University of South Florida’s School of Medicine in 1996. He completed his pediatric residency in 1999 at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children in Orlando. After practicing medicine for three years in Florida, Dr. Patel relocated to Rock Hill in 2002, where he founded Sunshine Pediatrics alongside his wife and son.
Dr. Raj Patel is a Board-Certified Pediatrician who graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1990 and from the University of South Florida’s School of Medicine in 1996. He completed his pediatric residency in 1999 at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children in Orlando. After practicing medicine for three years in Florida, Dr. Patel relocated to Rock Hill in 2002, where he founded Sunshine Pediatrics alongside his wife and son.
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We are blessed to have Dr. Patel as my children’s doctor for the last 14 years.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Patel is wonderful doctor. He listens and really hears any concerns he addresses things in a calm and easy to understand way
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
The best there is!! He has been a blessing for all three of my children.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
“Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor who truly went into medicine to help his patients. He takes the time to make sure parents understand how to best care for their children and thoughtfully guides families in making the best choices. His compassion, patience, and clear communication make him an incredible pediatrician. We feel confident and supported raising happy, healthy kids under his care.”
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Amazing doctor that I cannot say enough good things about.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
We love Dr Patel and would never consider another doctor for our family! He has always gone above and beyond for us and the care and attention to each individual patient is remarkable.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Patel is phenomenal. He is informative & friendly. My kids are in good hands.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
We love Dr. Patel, he has always taken the time to explain everything to myself and my husband so we better understand what he is directing us to do. I have been seeing him for 19 years previously with my son and now my daughter.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Patel is a great doctor. He listens and always cares about the kids.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Love Dr. Patel! He always listens to the concerns I have, makes his own observations and gives me the best professional advice when it comes to my son!
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
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SouthernMED Pediatrics - Aiken
206 Centre South Blvd Aiken, SC 29803
Dr. Raj Patel is a Board-Certified Pediatrician who graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1990 and from the University of South Florida’s School of Medicine in 1996. He completed his pediatric residency in 1999 at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children in Orlando. After practicing medicine for three years in Florida, Dr. Patel relocated to Rock Hill in 2002, where he founded Sunshine Pediatrics alongside his wife and son. Under his leadership, the practice earned a reputation for excellence and served the community for 23 years. In 2025, he joined SouthernMED Pediatrics, continuing his commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.
Outside of work, Dr. Patel enjoys cooking, traveling, and is an avid sports fan.
We are blessed to have Dr. Patel as my children’s doctor for the last 14 years.
Dr Patel is wonderful doctor. He listens and really hears any concerns he addresses things in a calm and easy to understand way
The best there is!! He has been a blessing for all three of my children.
“Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor who truly went into medicine to help his patients. He takes the time to make sure parents understand how to best care for their children and thoughtfully guides families in making the best choices. His compassion, patience, and clear communication make him an incredible pediatrician. We feel confident and supported raising happy, healthy kids under his care.”
Amazing doctor that I cannot say enough good things about.
We love Dr Patel and would never consider another doctor for our family! He has always gone above and beyond for us and the care and attention to each individual patient is remarkable.
Dr. Patel is phenomenal. He is informative & friendly. My kids are in good hands.
We love Dr. Patel, he has always taken the time to explain everything to myself and my husband so we better understand what he is directing us to do. I have been seeing him for 19 years previously with my son and now my daughter.
Dr. Patel is a great doctor. He listens and always cares about the kids.
Love Dr. Patel! He always listens to the concerns I have, makes his own observations and gives me the best professional advice when it comes to my son!