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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Dr. Patel takes the time to answer our all of our questions and he engages with the kids to make them feel comfortable.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
My children are patients for over 11 years.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great Doctor
Very knowledgeable and helpful
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Patel and his staff have consistently gone out of their way to provide amazing care to our children.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
We love Dr. Patel! He is great with my infant son, and very thorough in answering my questions as a new mom.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
We are blessed to have Dr. Patel as my children’s doctor for the last 14 years.
(1 month 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
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
The best there is!! He has been a blessing for all three of my children.
(1 month 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.”
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Amazing doctor that I cannot say enough good things about.
(2 months ago)
Dec-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.
Dr. Patel takes the time to answer our all of our questions and he engages with the kids to make them feel comfortable.
My children are patients for over 11 years.
Great Doctor Very knowledgeable and helpful
Dr. Patel and his staff have consistently gone out of their way to provide amazing care to our children.
We love Dr. Patel! He is great with my infant son, and very thorough in answering my questions as a new mom.
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.