Overview
Dr. Niket Sonpal is a native of Long Island, NY and a graduate of the Medical University of Silesia – Hope Medical Institute in Poland. After completing his residency in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, he was selected to be the 2013?2014 Chief Resident at Lenox Hill Hospital–Northshore LIJ Health System. Dr. Sonpal has completed his Fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Sonpal's areas of expertise include acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease), colitis, colon polyps and cancer, Crohn’s disease, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn, GERD), hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nutritional problems, pancreatitis, and peptic ulcer disease.
Dr. Sonpal is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
7700 Fish Pond Rd, Waco, TX 76710
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. Niket Sonpal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Niket Sonpal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Niket Sonpal by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Niket Sonpal a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Niket Sonpal is classified as an Advanced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Niket Sonpal specialize in?
While Dr. Niket Sonpal is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Swallowing Difficulty, and Diarrhea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Niket Sonpal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Niket Sonpal has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Niket Sonpal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Niket Sonpal accept my insurance?
Dr. Niket Sonpal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 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
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- DiarrheaDr. Sonpal isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Sonpal isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Sonpal isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Sonpal isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Sonpal isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Sonpal isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Sonpal isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Sonpal isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Sonpal isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.