Overview
Ankit Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Summerville, South Carolina.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Patel 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ankit Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ankit Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ankit Patel by calling their office at 843-722-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ankit Patel a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ankit Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ankit Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Ankit Patel is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, and Swallowing Difficulty. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Ankit Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ankit Patel has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). You can view a list of Dr. Ankit Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ankit Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Ankit Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-722-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- IndigestionDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Indigestion.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis