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Dr. Samir Patel, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.8 (64)
Map Pin Small Oak Lawn, IL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Samir Patel, MD

Dr. Samir Patel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Oak Lawn, IL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON and is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center and Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at Midwest center for Digestive Health in Oak Lawn, IL with other offices in Evergreen Park, IL and Orland Park, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Hemorrhoids and Intestinal Diverticulosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
    Midwest Center for Digestive Health Sc
    9921 Southwest Hwy, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 425-9456
    Monday
    12:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    12:00 - 17:30
    Friday
    12:00 - 18:00
  2. 2
    Little Company of Mary Hospital Inc
    2800 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 422-6200
  3. 3
    Illinois Gastroenterology Group
    10758 W 167th St, Orland Park, IL 60467 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 361-4778

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center
  • Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center

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Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.8
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    About Dr. Samir Patel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1982664736
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Samir 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 has seen patients for Hemorrhoids and Intestinal Diverticulosis, 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.

    64 patients have reviewed Dr. Patel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Patel.

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