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Dr. Vijay Patel, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Vijay Patel, MD
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Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.
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Dr. Vijay Patel, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 64
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.

About

Dr. Patel graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1991 and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School.Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Patel currently practices at AU Health Cardiovascular Center and are affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Patel also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Patel is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vascular Disease
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Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Surgery
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Minimally Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Multi-Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pleural Biopsy
Pleural Effusion and PleurX® Catheter Placement
Port Placements or Replacements
Radiofrequency Ablation
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Robotic Surgery, Thoracic
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Valvuloplasty
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Thymectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Open Access POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
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    Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO
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    Blue Essential-GA PPO
    BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
    Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO
    Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
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    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
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    Blue Open Access-GA HMO
    Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    State Health Network - SHBP-GA
    Pathway-GA HMO
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
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    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Medicaid
  • Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 AU Health Cardiovascular Center
    1003 Chafee Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-3226
  2. 2 Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-8623

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Jun 10, 2020
Wonderful caring and competent surgeon!
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Vijay Patel, MD is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Vijay Patel, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA