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Dr. Nigam Patel, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Nigam Patel, MD
3.8 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Nigam Patel, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Des Plaines, IL.
Dr. Nigam Patel, MD
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Dr. Nigam Patel, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nigam Patel, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Des Plaines, IL.

About

Dr. Patel graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Rush Presby St Luke's M C.Dr. Nigam Patel, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Des Plaines, IL and has 28 years experience. Dr. Patel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Patel also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Patel is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Joint Pain
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Joint Pain
Pharyngitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Foot Infection
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
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Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Diabetes Type 1
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
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Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
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Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Lactose Intolerance
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Torticollis
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Obesity Counseling
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO

Locations

  1. 1 The Genesis Center
    1 N Broadway St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
  2. 2 Brightside Clinic
    333 Skokie Blvd Ste 112, Northbrook, IL 60062
  3. 3 Brightside Clinic
    8041 186th St Ste B, Tinley Park, IL 60487
  4. 4 Brightside Clinic
    400 Lake St Ste 302A, Roselle, IL 60172
  5. 5 Des Plaines Valley Health Center
    7450 W 63rd St, Summit Argo, IL 60501

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel
3.8
Based on 20 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Jun 04, 2020
Dr. Patel is a compassionate, thoughtful, professional and extremely thorough. He is a patient and skilled diagnostician who truly listens. I've been most grateful to be under his care.
— Jun 04, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rush Presby St Luke's M C
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nigam Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Patel frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nigam Patel, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nigam Patel, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL