Deepak V. Gopal
Expertise in
28
conditions
Expertise in
28
conditions
University Hospital Pancreas Cancer Prevention Clinic
600 Highland Ave, 
Madison, WI 

Overview

Deepak Gopal, MD, is a gastroenterologist (digestive system doctor) at UW Health. He treats cancerous and benign esophageal and gastrointestinal (GI) tract conditions. These include GERD (acid reflux), Barrett's esophagus (precancerous lesions), pancreatitis (inflammation), pancreatic cancer, small bowel bleeding and other disorders.Dr. Gopal offers a variety of diagnostic and treatment options, including minimally invasive endoscopy. This involves inserting a flexible tube or scope into the esophagus to look for lesions or other problems.Dr. Gopal performs specialized endoscopic enteroscopy to examine the stomach and small intestine. He also provides colonoscopies and polyp removal. Through these and other procedures, Dr. Gopal diagnoses pancreatic, rectal and esophageal cancers.As vice chair for Quality and Patient Safety, Dr. Gopal enhances care throughout UW Health. He is also a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology where he also serves as endoscopy chief. Dr. Gopal has a research interest in advanced interventional endoscopy, innovative technologies and quality and safety in medicine.In his free time, he travels and enjoys family time, long walks and movies.I put patients and families first and listen to each patient’s goals and priorities. Seeing how I can impact someone’s life for a better outcome and quality is important to me.

Dr. Gopal is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Gopal is board certified in Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gopal is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Hepatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WI

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Medicine
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority
Unitypoint Health - Meriter
Uw Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Network Health
  • HMO
Quartz
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Quartz Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

University Hospital Pancreas Cancer Prevention Clinic
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Other Locations
Digestive Health Center Gastroenterology Clinic
750 University Row, Madison, WI 53705

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Gopal 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.

Pancreatic Cancer
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy

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. Deepak V. Gopal

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Deepak V. Gopal?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Deepak V. Gopal by calling their office at 608-265-7200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Deepak V. Gopal a top-rated expert for Angiodysplasia of the Colon?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Deepak V. Gopal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Angiodysplasia of the Colon, 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. Deepak V. Gopal specialize in?

While Dr. Deepak V. Gopal is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Deepak V. Gopal participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Deepak V. Gopal has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Angiodysplasia of the Colon. You can view a list of Dr. Deepak V. Gopal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Deepak V. Gopal accept my insurance?

Dr. Deepak V. Gopal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-265-7200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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