Overview
Dhruvkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Calciphylaxis, Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, and Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
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. Dhruvkumar Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dhruvkumar Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dhruvkumar Patel by calling their office at 318-626-0434. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dhruvkumar Patel a top-rated expert for Painful Swallowing?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dhruvkumar Patel is classified as an Advanced expert for Painful Swallowing, 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. Dhruvkumar Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Dhruvkumar Patel is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Painful Swallowing, Calciphylaxis, and Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Dhruvkumar Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dhruvkumar Patel has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Painful Swallowing. You can view a list of Dr. Dhruvkumar Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dhruvkumar Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Dhruvkumar Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-626-0434 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
- Painful SwallowingDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)
- Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- CalcinosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.