Expertise in
29
conditions

Dr. Hitendra Patel

Oncology
UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
29
conditions
UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Hitendra Patel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Patel is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCSD Heath Care
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 Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Ampullary 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.

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