
Overview
Pranav Patel, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases affecting the stomach, intestines and other digestive organs.Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal DisordersGiven its complexity, the gastrointestinal tract requires an experienced gastroenterologist like Dr. Patel to provide diagnosis and treatment based on diverse symptoms, advanced testing and minimally invasive surgery. Common and chronic disorders include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, and diseases of the pancreas and liver to name a few.Depending on a patient's symptoms and needs, Dr. Patel may use one or more of the following procedures to provide the most accurate diagnosis and effective treatment: Capsule endoscopyColonoscopyDilation of stricturesEndoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Esophageal dilationEsophageal variceal banding in cirrhosis patientsEsophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)Management of gastrointestinal bleedingNasojejunal (feeding tube) placementPEG tube placementpH monitoring (reflux testing system)Push enteroscopyDr. Patel’s TrainingDr. Patel has extensive medical education and training. He earned his medical degree from B. J. Medical College and completed postdoctoral training in general surgery at Sheth K. E. M. Institute of Post Graduate and Research, both located at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India. This was followed by a fellowship in adult cardiac surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University in Connecticut and a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City.About Dr. PatelDr. Patel is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in gastroenterology by the American Board of Medical Specialty. He also is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and retains the status of life member of the Medical Council of India and Gujarat Medical Council.His work has appeared in more than 60 peer-reviewed journals, and he is a peer reviewer for the American College of Gastroenterology Case Report Journal and Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Additionally, Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati and Hindi.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Portal Hypertension, Intestinal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Medical Specialty - Gastroenterology.
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10000 W. Colonial Dr., Suite 289, Ocoee, FL 34761
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Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute - Downtown Orlando
A board-certified gastroenterologist, Shyam Varadarajulu, MD, specializes in advanced endoscopy at the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Research & Education. He treats complex digestive disorders and serves as president of Orlando Health’s Digestive Health Institute.His clinical interests and notable procedures include:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)Luminal interventionsPancreatic endotherapyTumor ablationDr. Varadarajulu’s TrainingDr. Varadarajulu earned his medical degree at Madras Medical College in India. He followed this with a residency in internal medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, New York. He then completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, and a fellowship in advanced endoscopy at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston under the tutelage of Drs. Peter Cotton and Robert Hawes.About Dr. Varadarajulu The principal investigator of more than 20 randomized trials related to interventional endoscopy, Dr. Varadarajulu also has lectured and held visiting professorships around the world. He has authored 65 chapters in reference textbooks, including the electronic reference UpToDate, and he is the editor of the textbook ENDOSONOGRAPHY. In addition, he has written more than 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts in high-impact journals and is a reviewer for more than 30 professional journals. He is a former section editor for the American Gastroenterological Association journal, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology; and deputy editor-in-chief of Digestive Endoscopy. Dr. Varadarajulu is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; an honorary member of the European Endoscopic Ultrasound Club and Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India; and an honorary fellow of the Japanese Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society. View Curriculum Vitae. Dr. Varadarajulu is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Varadarajulu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine And Gastroenterology.
Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute - Downtown Orlando
A leading international expert on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Udayakumar Navaneethan, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who treats complex digestive disorders at the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Research & Education and Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He has advanced training in: ChromoendoscopyEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)Luminal interventionsEndoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE)Pouchoscopy and therapeutic endoscopy in IBDDr. Navaneethan’s TrainingDr. Navaneethan earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College in India and completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at University Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha honor society during his residency and pursued fellowships in gastroenterology, IBD and advanced endoscopy at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.About Dr. NavaneethanDr. Navaneethan currently is the principal investigator for multiple IBD-related clinical trials and studies focusing on medical and endoscopic management of complex IBD, chromoendoscopy for early diagnosis of colon cancer in IBD, primary sclerosing cholangitis and new medications for IBD. He has presented more than 100 research study abstracts and authored more than 240 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters focused on the endoscopic management of IBD. He sits on the editorial board of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases journal and is the associate editor of BMC Gastroenterology.He was one of the founding members of the Global Interventional IBD group and the special interest group in interventional IBD in the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Navaneethan is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association and Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Florida Chapter, where he is on the medical advisory committee and chair of the professional educational committee. He also is a fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology.View Curriculum Vitae. Dr. Navaneethan is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Navaneethan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine And Gastroenterology.
AdventHealth Medical Group Center For Interventional Endoscopy
Muhammad Hasan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Hasan is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Hasan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pranav B. Patel
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Is Dr. Pranav B. Patel a top-rated expert for Colonoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pranav B. Patel is classified as an Advanced expert for Colonoscopy, 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. Pranav B. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Pranav B. Patel is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colonoscopy, Esophageal Varices, and Portal Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Pranav B. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Pranav B. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-4344 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ColonoscopyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
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- CirrhosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
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