Overview
Krishna Patel, DO, is an independent gastroenterologist at Ascension Illinois in Des Plaines, Illinois. She diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in adults. Dr. Patel listens to understand you and your health concerns. She takes the time to get to know you and your health history. Then, Dr. Patel works with you to create a personalized care plan for your digestive health.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Dr. Patel is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
900 Rand Rd, Ste 120, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Patel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Krishna Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Krishna Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Krishna Patel by calling their office at 312-767-3244. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Krishna Patel a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Krishna Patel is classified as an Experienced expert for Ulcerative Colitis, 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. Krishna Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Krishna Patel is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Krishna Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Krishna Patel has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulcerative Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Krishna Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Krishna Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Krishna Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-767-3244 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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- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.