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Dr. Alka Goyal, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 66
Dr. Alka Goyal, MD
3.8 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Alka Goyal, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. Alka Goyal, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 66
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alka Goyal, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Goyal graduated from University Delhi in 1984 and completed a residency at University Conn Health Center.Dr. Alka Goyal, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Goyal currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center, Jerold Phelps Community Hospital, John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Hospital. At present, Dr. Goyal received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Goyal's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Goyal is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Cholangitis
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Cirrhosis
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
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Locations

  1. 1 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
    725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 497-8000
  2. 2 Child And Adolescent Mental Health-Stanford Children's Health Specialty Services-Sunnyvale
    1195 W Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 426-5590
  3. 3 Children's Mercy Kansas City
    2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 234-3000
  4. 4 Mary L. Johnson Specialty Services-Genetics Services
    730 Welch Rd Fl 2, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 491-6686
  5. 5 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
    725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 498-7200

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Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Delhi
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Kalawati Saram Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Conn Health Center
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Louis Childrens Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alka Goyal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Goyal's profile.

Dr. Alka Goyal, MD is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center, Jerold Phelps Community Hospital, John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alka Goyal, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA

  • Jerold Phelps Community Hospital

    733 Cedar St, Garberville, CA

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA

  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA