Overview
Vivek Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Esotropia, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 161 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- 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
850 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vivek Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vivek Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivek Patel by calling their office at 949-824-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vivek Patel a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vivek Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, 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 Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Vivek Patel is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Vivek Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vivek Patel has published 161 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Vivek Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vivek Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Vivek Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-2020 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
- Distinguished
- EsotropiaDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Esotropia.
- Isolated Duane Retraction SyndromeDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- StrabismusDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Fourth Cranial Nerve PalsyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- CataractDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EmphysemaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.