Overview
Gitane Patel is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Entropion.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
6945 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
450 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 112, El Cajon, CA 92020
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gitane Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gitane Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gitane Patel by calling their office at 619-440-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gitane Patel a top-rated expert for Dry Eye Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gitane Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Dry Eye Syndrome, 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. Gitane Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Gitane Patel is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Cataract. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Gitane Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Gitane Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-440-5400 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
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EntropionDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Entropion.
- GlaucomaDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- BlepharitisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Experienced
- Adie SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Adie Syndrome.
- AstigmatismDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.