Dr. Raj Patel
Practice: SouthernMED Pediatrics
Specialty: Pediatrics
Office locations: Arden, SC
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.
SouthernMED Pediatrics - Aiken
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.

Super friendly and gentle. Very knowledgeable and truly listens to your concerns. My little one does not warm up to anyone easily and he absolutely did with Dr.Patel. Highly recommend.
Very friendly and my kids like him.
He’s the best ever & he should be in charge again
Amazing doctor ! Great with my son
The best pediatrician there is! He is so kind and patient and truly cares about each child.
Cares about my children! Is thorough, speaks to me in language I can understand, engages with my child. Has called me after hours just to follow up. Truly an amazing doc!
Thank you for always listening and hearing my concerns and never brushing me off as a parent. U always are thorough and give solid information and advice.
Dr Patel is the best! He's been treating our 5 kids for 18 years. He is the gold standard.
Dr . Patel is our son’s doctor and we are very fortunate to have him as our son’s doctor.
Dr. Patel has been seeing our toddler for 3 years now. Highly recommend him. Very informative and makes our toddler feel very comfortable during our appointment. Thank you!