Dr. Rupal Bhatt

Overview of Dr. Rupal Bhatt

Brief Introduction: Dr. Rupal Bhatt

Dr. Rupal Bhatt is a board-certified and recertified Internist with over 21 years of clinical experience, currently practicing at Fairfield Primary Doctors in Fairfield, New Jersey. She earned her MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College in India and completed her internal medicine training at hospitals affiliated with the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, including time at Memorial Sloan Kettering Medical Center and Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Bhatt served with the United States Veterans Administration, where she rose to the rank of Lead Physician at the outpatient center. She was honored with the VA’s prestigious ‘Oak Leaf’ Award for outstanding excellence in patient care, accompanied by a Congressional Letter of Commendation from Congressman William Pascrell, and was recently recognized with a special commendation for 19 years of service to the US Government.

In late 2007, Dr. Bhatt entered private practice with a mission to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art primary care for young families and the geriatric community alike. Today her practice serves a broad patient spectrum — from working parents and educators to business professionals and their aging parents — earning a 4.84/5 rating from over 810 verified patient reviews.

Education & Training

Medical School: Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, India — MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

Residency / Clinical Training: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Internal Medicine

Additional Training: Memorial Sloan Kettering Medical Center (affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Certified & Recertified)

Awards: VA ‘Oak Leaf’ Award for Excellence in Patient Care; America’s Top Physician 2011 & 2012; Congressional Letter of Commendation; 19-year VA Service Commendation

Areas of Expertise

• Comprehensive annual physicals and preventive primary care
• Geriatric medicine consultations and senior care
• Chronic disease management: hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and skin infections
• Acute sinusitis and upper respiratory illness treatment
• Women’s health including menopause management and hormonal health
• Diabetic emergency evaluation and blood sugar management
• Pre-surgical medical clearance
• Urinary tract infection and kidney health management
• Virtual care / telehealth video consultations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is Dr. Rupal Bhatt board-certified?

A: Yes, Dr. Bhatt is both board-certified and recertified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Q: What awards has Dr. Bhatt received?

A: She has received the VA ‘Oak Leaf’ Award for outstanding patient care, a Congressional Letter of Commendation, recognition as America’s Top Physician in 2011 and 2012, and a special 19-year service commendation from the US Government.

Q: Does Dr. Bhatt offer telehealth?

A: Yes, Dr. Bhatt offers video visit consultations in addition to in-person appointments.

Q: What patient population does Dr. Bhatt serve?

A: She serves a broad spectrum of adult patients including young families, working professionals, and the geriatric community.

Q: What languages does Dr. Bhatt speak?

A: She speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Gujarati.