Rakesh Manekal Patel, MD

At Prisma Health Cardiology, our cardiologists and care teams are dedicated to providing you with high-quality, compassionate care. Through preventive care, education and expert treatment of conditions including heart valve disorders, peripheral vascular disease and atrial fibrillation, we are helping patients lead longer, healthier lives. Prisma Health Cardiology is part of the state's largest health care system that also includes Prisma Health Heart Hospital – South Carolina's only freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Katie Keck, MD, received her medical degree from the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine in Portland. She completed her internship at Legacy Emanuel Hospital, also in Portland, which consisted of studies in internal medicine, surgery and emergency medicine. Dr. Keck then completed her residency in ophthalmology at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

Prisma Health is a comprehensive healthcare provider based in Columbia, SC, offering various services and resources for patients and their families. The organization emphasizes patient engagement through tools like MyChart, which allows for accessible health management and communication. In addition to medical services, Prisma Health is committed to community involvement through careers, educational events, and philanthropic efforts. The organization prioritizes transparency and support with resources for billing, insurance, and price estimates to enhance the patient experience. Generated from the website