Dr. Hitendra Patel
Overview
Hitendra Patel, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC East. He completed his medical degree at Baroda Medical College and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Prostatectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1000 Integrity Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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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UPMC Digestive Health Care
Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Slivka is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
David Binion, MD, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease gastroenterology and gastrointestinal transplant surgery and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Binion is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of Gastroenterology
David Whitcomb, MD, PhD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Whitcomb completed his fellowship and residencies at the Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Whitcomb is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hitendra Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hitendra Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hitendra Patel by calling their office at 412-342-0036. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hitendra Patel a top-rated expert for Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hitendra Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Esophagitis, 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 Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Hitendra Patel is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Esophagitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, and Benign Esophageal Stricture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Hitendra Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hitendra Patel has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophagitis. You can view a list of Dr. Hitendra 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 Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Hitendra Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-342-0036 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
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- EsophagitisDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Advanced
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- ProstatectomyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).