Summary

Dr. Jitesh Patel is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 26 years of experience treating digestive system disorders and general medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and has developed extensive expertise in both specialties throughout his career. Dr. Patel is fluent in Spanish and English, allowing him to care for patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Patel practices at Encino Hospital Medical Center in Encino, California, and maintains affiliations with Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center and Encino Hospital Medical Center. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive health issues. Patients have given Dr. Patel an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 26 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • St Georges University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Encino Hospital Medical Center

16237 Ventura BlvdEncino, CA 91436

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Encino , CASACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CAMontgomery , AL
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Emory University Med School: Georgia State University
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Jitesh Kumar Patel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jitesh Kumar Patel has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

St Georges University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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Which hospitals is Dr. Jitesh Patel affiliated with?
Dr. Jitesh Patel is affiliated with KAISER PERMANENTE WOODLAND HILLS MEDICAL CENTER and Encino Hospital Medical Center.
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What languages does Dr. Jitesh Patel speak?
Dr. Jitesh Patel speaks Spanish and English.
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