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Dr. Nihal Patel, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.6 (56)
Map Pin Small Hartford, CT
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nihal Patel, MD

Dr. Nihal Patel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Hartford, CT. They graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical Center and is affiliated with Hartford Hospital and Johnson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Patel, completed a residency at Montefiore Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at Practice in Hartford, CT with other offices in Enfield, CT and Bloomfield, CT. 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

  1. 1
    Gi & Internal Medicine Assoc. and Connecticut Gastroenterology Medical
    85 Seymour St Ste 1000, Hartford, CT 06106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 246-2571
  2. 2
    Office
    113 Elm St Ste 303, Enfield, CT 06082 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 253-6867
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:30
  3. 3
    Office
    10 Jolley Dr, Bloomfield, CT 06002 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 286-2470
  4. 4
    Office
    6 Northwestern Dr Ste 302, Bloomfield, CT 06002 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 243-5600

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Hartford Hospital
  • Johnson Memorial Hospital

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchitis
Cachexia
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Celiac Disease
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Chlamydia Infections
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Cluster Headache
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Crohn's Disease
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Diabetes Type 1
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Difficulty With Walking
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Hydrocele
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Hyperlipidemia
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Hypokalemia
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Ileus
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Indigestion
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Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lipid Disorders
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Stomach Diseases
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Thyroid Goiter
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Urinary Incontinence
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Gastroenterology Procedures
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Impedance Testing
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VAP Lipid Testing
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    4.6
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    About Dr. Nihal Patel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1720375090
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Montefiore Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Massachusetts Medical Center
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Massachusetts
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Nihal 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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    56 patients have reviewed Dr. Patel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Patel.

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