Overview
Derek Patel is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Berdon Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Additional Areas of Focus
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. Derek Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Patel by calling their office at 619-543-7725. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Patel a top-rated expert for Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Patel is classified as an Advanced expert for Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, 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. Derek Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Patel is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Berdon Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Derek Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Patel has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-543-7725 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
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- ColitisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.