Vihas Patel
Experienced in Hernia

Dr. Vihas Patel

General Surgery
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
27005 76th Ave, 
New Hyde Park, NY 

Experienced in Hernia
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
27005 76th Ave, 
New Hyde Park, NY 
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Overview

Vihas Patel is a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Hernia.

Graduate Institution
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Residency
Montefiore Medical Center-North Division/Wakefield
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in MA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care
Fellowships
Institution Not Present
Hospital Affiliations
North Shore University Hospital Syosset
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
South Shore University Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
North Shore University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CenterLight Healthcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Long Island Jewish Medical Center
27005 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Call: 718-470-7210
Other Locations
Nslij
1999 Marcus Ave Ste 106C, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Call: 516-233-3780

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


45 Total Publications

Minimally Invasive Surgery Benefits Frail Patients Undergoing Emergency Hernia Repairs.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Benefits Frail Patients Undergoing Emergency Hernia Repairs.
Journal: JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Published: March 27, 2025
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