Vivek R. Patel
Expertise in
14
conditions
Expertise in
14
conditions
850 Health Sciences Road, 
Irvine, CA 

Overview

Dr. Vivek R. Patel is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and adult strabismus. As chief of neuro-ophthalmology services, he brings considerable experience and expertise to the clinical and surgical management of visual pathway disorders.Patel earned his medical degree at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, followed by an internship in internal medicine and a residency in ophthalmology at McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, Quebec. He subsequently completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC in Los Angeles.Internationally recognized for his clinical and teaching accomplishments, he has authored dozens of peer-reviewed publications and is co-author of one of the central textbooks in neuro-ophthalmology,Walsh & Hoyt's Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology: The Essentials, third and fourth editions.

Dr. Patel is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Esotropia, and Neurofibromatosis.

Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.

Graduate Institution

University Of Saskatchewan

Residency

Mc

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Fellowships

University of Southern California - Neuro-Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
French
Gujarati 

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Kaiser Permanente
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
Other Locations
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
UCI Health - Brea Outpatient Center
380 West Central Avenue, Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Papilledema
Neuromyelitis Optica
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vivek R. Patel

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivek R. 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 R. Patel a top-rated expert for Strabismus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vivek R. 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 R. Patel specialize in?

While Dr. Vivek R. Patel is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, and Esotropia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Vivek R. Patel accept my insurance?

Dr. Vivek R. 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.

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