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Dr. Kumkum Patel, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.8 (4)
Map Pin Small Fullerton, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kumkum Patel, MD

Dr. Kumkum Patel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Patel, completed a fellowship at University of IL Medical Center at Chicago. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at St. Jude Heritage Fullerton - Gastroenterology in Fullerton, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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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    St. Jude Heritage Fullerton - Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Dr, Fullerton, CA 92835 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 446-5831

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  • Providence St. Jude Medical Center

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    About Dr. Kumkum Patel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1003178138
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of IL Medical Center at Chicago
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Winthrop - University Hospital
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Kumkum 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.

    Dr. Patel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Patel works at St. Jude Heritage Fullerton - Gastroenterology in Fullerton, CA. View the full address on Dr. Patel’s profile.

    Dr. Patel speaks Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi and Spanish.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Patel. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Patel.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Patel, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Patel appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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