Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Vivek A. Patil

Colorectal Surgery
Bethesda, MD 
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Expertise in
10
conditions
Bethesda, MD 

Overview

Dr. Vivek A. Patil is a colorectal surgeon affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital, where he serves as chairman of colorectal surgery, as well as Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital. He practices out of Colorectal Surgery of Maryland and Washington, D.C., located in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Patil has an expertise minimally-invasive surgery, including laparoscopy and robotic surgery, to treat benign and malignant conditions of the colon and rectum. He has special interests in anorectal conditions, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Patil earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he participated in surgical research and received the John O. Vieta, M.D. Award for Surgical Excellence and Compassionate Care. Dr. Patil also completed a fellowship in colorectal surgery at Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Patil is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Patil has been consistently named one of Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors.

Dr. Patil is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Patil is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

Lenox Hill Hospital, Surgery, 2007

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Colorectal Surgery, 2008

Hospital Affiliations

Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Colorectal Surgery of Maryland and Washington DC
Suite 4200, Bethesda, MD 20817

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vivek A. Patil

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vivek A. Patil?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivek A. Patil by calling their office at 240-487-7522. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vivek A. Patil a top-rated expert for Hemorrhoids?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vivek A. Patil is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hemorrhoids, 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. Vivek A. Patil specialize in?

While Dr. Vivek A. Patil is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Vivek A. Patil accept my insurance?

Dr. Vivek A. Patil accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 240-487-7522 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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