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Dr. Pankaj Patel, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.5 (129)
Map Pin Small South Bend, IN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Pankaj Patel, MD

Dr. Pankaj Patel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in South Bend, IN. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Nigeria and is affiliated with Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Saint Joseph Health System - Plymouth Medical Center and Memorial Hospital Of South Bend. Dr. Patel, completed a residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med Dent. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at Practice in South Bend, IN with other offices in Plymouth, IN and Mishawaka, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Dysphagia and Chronic Gastritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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

  1. 1
    Michiana Gastroenterology Inc.
    17501 Generations Dr, South Bend, IN 46635 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 271-0893
  2. 2
    Pra Medical Inc
    211 N Eddy St, South Bend, IN 46617 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 234-0049
  3. 3
    Office
    1919 Lake Ave Ste 107A, Plymouth, IN 46563 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 780-8602
  4. 4
    Saint Joseph Health System
    5215 Holy Cross Pkwy, Mishawaka, IN 46545 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 335-5000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
  • Saint Joseph Health System - Plymouth Medical Center
  • Memorial Hospital Of South Bend

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Dysphagia
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Chronic Gastritis

Treatment frequency



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Dysphagia
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Chronic Gastritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholangitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gait Abnormality
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Horseshoe Kidney
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Cancer
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Whipple's Disease
Yeast Infections
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Fecal Impaction Removal
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1124022082
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • SUNY Buffalo
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Suny Buffalo Grad Med Dent
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Nigeria
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Patel has seen patients for Dysphagia and Chronic Gastritis, 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.

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