Overview
Hitendra Patel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and 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
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 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 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 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 Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Hitendra 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 Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Hitendra 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.