Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Derek R. Patel

Gastroenterology
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
19
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Derek Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Patel is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
El Centro Regional Medical Center

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
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Geisinger
  • 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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Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Seton Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

UC San Diego
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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

11 Total Publications

Inherent Immune Cell Variation Within Colonic Segments Presents Challenges for Clinical Trial Design.
Inherent Immune Cell Variation Within Colonic Segments Presents Challenges for Clinical Trial Design.
Journal: Journal of Crohn's & colitis
Published: April 03, 2020
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200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
 (0.1 miles away)
888-309-8273
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18+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek R. Patel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek R. Patel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek R. 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 R. Patel a top-rated expert for Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek R. 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 R. Patel specialize in?

While Dr. Derek R. Patel is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Derek R. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Derek R. Patel has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. You can view a list of Dr. Derek R. 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 R. Patel accept my insurance?

Dr. Derek R. 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

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