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Dr. Vivek Patil, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.5 (52)
Map Pin Small Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Vivek Patil, MD

Dr. Vivek Patil, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bethesda, MD. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital and Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Patil an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Patil works at Practice in Bethesda, MD with other offices in Germantown, MD and Rockville, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Anorectal Fistula 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. Patil's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ion of Bethesda LLC
    6420 Rockledge Dr Ste 4200, Bethesda, MD 20817 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (240) 487-7522
  2. 2
    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.
    20330 Seneca Meadows Pkwy Ste B, Germantown, MD 20876 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 424-6231
  3. 3
    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.
    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 424-6231
  4. 4
    Johns Hopkins University
    6420 Rockledge Dr Ste 2200, Bethesda, MD 20817 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 896-6880

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anorectal Fistula
Anoscopy
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Colorectal Cancer
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Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
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Acute Bowel Infarction
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Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
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Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    About Dr. Vivek Patil, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1790942852
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Washington Hospital Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Lenox Hill Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • GeorgeTown University
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    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Vivek Patil, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Patil is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Patil has seen patients for Anorectal Fistula, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Patil on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    52 patients have reviewed Dr. Patil. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Patil.

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