Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

Dr. Ameet N. Parikh

Gastroenterology
Penn Medicine
US Digestive Health - Ephrata
4140 Oregon Pike, 
Ephrata, PA 
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Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
Penn Medicine
US Digestive Health - Ephrata
4140 Oregon Pike, 
Ephrata, PA 
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Overview

Ameet Parikh is a Gastroenterologist in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution
Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College
Residency
University Hospital - UMDNJ
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
Gastroenterology, 2003
Fellowships
University Hospital - UMDNJ
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Lititz
Lancaster General Hospital
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • 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

US Digestive Health - Ephrata
4140 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA 17522
Call: 717-869-4600
Other Locations
US Digestive Health - Harrisburg Pike
2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, Lancaster, PA 17601

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Parikh has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Peptic Ulcer
Lymphocytic Colitis
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Esophagitis
Esophageal Varices
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Collagenous Colitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gastroparesis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Gallstones
Lactose Intolerance
Chronic Pancreatitis
Short Bowel Syndrome
Bowel Incontinence
Lynch Syndrome
Diarrhea
Acute Pancreatitis
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Cirrhosis
Achalasia
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