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Dr. Derek Patel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Dr. Derek Patel, MD
3.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Derek Patel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA.
Dr. Derek Patel, MD
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Dr. Derek Patel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Derek Patel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Patel graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine and completed a residency at University Calif San Francisco. Dr. Derek Patel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Patel currently practices at UC San Diego Health and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea and Inflammatory Bowel Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Patel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Patel is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoids
Diarrhea
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hemorrhoids
Diarrhea
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Whipple's Disease
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Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Colorectal Polyp
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pylorospasm
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Disorders of Zinc Metabolism
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Food Allergy
Gallbladder Carcinoma
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis D
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Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Tuberculosis
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Shortness of Breath
Small Intestine Infarction
Splenomegaly
Thiamin Deficiency
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Toxic Megacolon
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urethrovaginal Fistula
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Moores Cancer Center
    3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Calif San Francisco
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Calif San Francisco
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Patel frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Patel, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Derek Patel, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA