Overview
Chirag Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433
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.
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Dr. Deitelzweig earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed his internship and residency at Cornell University Medical College and Northshore University Hospital. He completed fellowships in hepatology and vascular medicine at Ochsner and holds an Executive Masters in Health Care Administration from the University of New Orleans. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been honored as one of the 'Best Doctors in America' in 2006. Dr. Deitelzweig is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Deitelzweig serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Ochsner Health and Chairman of the Dept of Hospital Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1993. Dr. Deitelzweig is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Low Sodium Level, Stroke, Embolectomy, and Hip Replacement.
St. Tammany Health System
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St. Tammany Health System
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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 985-898-4000. 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chirag Patel is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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 Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Chirag Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chirag Patel has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. 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 Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-898-4000 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
- Acute CystitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- ApoplexyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.