Overview
Hitendra Patel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
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. Hitendra M. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hitendra M. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hitendra M. Patel by calling their office at 858-822-3115. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hitendra M. Patel a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hitendra M. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. Hitendra M. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Hitendra M. Patel is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Hitendra M. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hitendra M. Patel has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Hitendra M. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hitendra M. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Hitendra M. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-822-3115 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.
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- Distinguished
- Ampullary CancerDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anal CancerDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Appendix CancerDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Carcinoid SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Carcinoid Syndrome.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- GlioblastomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- LiposarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphoid HyperplasiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Lymphoid Hyperplasia.
- MelanomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Severe Congenital NeutropeniaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.