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Dr. Vijay Patel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Dr. Vijay Patel, MD
4.1 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Vijay Patel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, TN.

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Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Patel currently practices at Galen Digestive Health and are affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids, Chronic Gastritis and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Patel also speaks Hindi. Dr. Patel is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoids
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Bowel Strangulation
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Indigestion
Intestinal Obstruction
Nausea
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Gastroenterology Procedures
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
  • Cigna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Signature Health Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Galen Digestive Health
    2515 Desales Ave Ste 206, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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  2. 2 Galen Digestive Health - Ooltewah
    9309 Apison Pike, College Dale, TN 37363
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  3. 3 Galen Digestive Health - Ringgold
    4700 Battlefield Pkwy Ste 130, Ringgold, GA 30736
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel
4.1
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (26)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 27, 2021
Excellent physician. Kind, compassionate, kept me informed, answered all my questions, improved my condition and did not judge me in any way. He treated me with respect. I always get comfortable and well taken care of. His staff is exceptionally efficient and helpful as well.
— Oct 27, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Bombay University
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Our Lady - Meray Medical (Bronx NY)
    1988
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vijay Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Patel frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids, Chronic Gastritis and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Vijay Patel, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN