Overview
Vijay Bapat, MD is joining the Digestive Diseases Group Plano as a board-certified gastroenterologist with advanced fellowship training in therapeutic endoscopy. In addition to the practice of general gastroenterology, he has a special interest in the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions, bile duct pathology, enteral stenting, Barrett's esophagus, and the resection of large colonic polyps. Dr. Bapat attended the 7-year BA/MD program at the Drexel University College of Medicine in collaboration with Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, where he received the Harris R. Clearfield Award for Excellence in Gastroenterology. He then moved to Dallas, where he completed internal medicine residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center and stayed on an additional year with administrative, academic, and clinical responsibilities as Chief Resident. He completed his clinical fellowship in general gastroenterology and hepatology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital before undergoing a rigorous year of additional training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bapat is happy to be back in the Dallas area, and is looking forward to providing advanced minimally-invasive endoscopic therapeutic modalities for his patients.
Dr. Bapat is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 200, Plano, TX 75093
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 210, Plano, TX 75093
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bapat 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vijay Bapat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vijay Bapat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vijay Bapat by calling their office at 469-800-6020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vijay Bapat a top-rated expert for Choledocholithiasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vijay Bapat is classified as an Advanced expert for Choledocholithiasis, 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. Vijay Bapat specialize in?
While Dr. Vijay Bapat is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Choledocholithiasis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Bile Duct Obstruction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Vijay Bapat participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vijay Bapat has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Choledocholithiasis. You can view a list of Dr. Vijay Bapat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vijay Bapat accept my insurance?
Dr. Vijay Bapat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-6020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Bapat isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Bapat isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Bapat isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Bapat isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Bapat isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bapat isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Bapat isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Bapat isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Bapat isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Bapat isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Bapat isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.