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Dr. Akit Patel, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.9 (9)
Map Pin Small Douglasville, GA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Akit Patel, MD

Dr. Akit Patel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Douglasville, GA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia and is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and Wellstar North Fulton Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at GI Specialists of Georgia in Douglasville, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Constipation and Unexplained Weight Loss along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Patel's Office Locations

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    GI Specialists of Georgia
    6002 Professional Pkwy Ste 200, Douglasville, GA 30134 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (678) 741-5000

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar North Fulton Hospital

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Constipation
Unexplained Weight Loss
Nausea
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Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Alcoholic Gastritis
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Animal Allergies
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chest Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
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Heart Disease
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
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Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
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Overweight
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
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Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
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Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Trichomoniasis
Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Wheezing
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1225268071
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Akit Patel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Patel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Patel works at GI Specialists of Georgia in Douglasville, GA. View the full address on Dr. Patel’s profile.

    Dr. Patel has seen patients for Intestinal Diverticulitis, Constipation and Unexplained Weight Loss, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Patel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Patel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Patel.

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