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Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD
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Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 47
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lexington, KY.

About

Dr. Patel graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lexington, KY and has 21 years experience. Dr. Patel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Patel is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Crohn's Disease
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Esophageal Varices
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Anoscopy
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Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Familial Polyposis
Fecal Incontinence
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Interstim® Sacral Nerve Stimulator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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    Pathway X Transition (Pathway X - /Indiv via Exchange)-KY HMO
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  • Sagamore Plus
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    Curative PPO
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    Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Kentucky Children's Hospital
    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-6346
  2. 2 Lexington VAMC
    1101 Veterans Dr, Lexington, KY 40502
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 233-4511

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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Allegheny General Hospital
    2004
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Barnes Jewish/Washington University
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD is affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Kentucky Hospital

    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY