Overview
Chirag Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Lump in the Abdomen.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chirag Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chirag Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chirag Patel by calling their office at 949-837-4500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chirag Patel a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chirag Patel is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, 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. Chirag Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Chirag Patel is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Chirag Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chirag Patel has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Chirag Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chirag Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Chirag Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-837-4500 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
- Experienced
- CholecystitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
