Summary

Dr. Shashikant Patel specializes in pulmonology and internal medicine, bringing more than five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Medical College Baroda and has dedicated 55 years to caring for patients with respiratory and internal medicine conditions. Dr. Patel is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Patel practices at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and sees patients in Elmhurst, New York. He focuses on treating sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. His practice also includes comprehensive internal medicine care with services such as COVID-19 testing and preventive health screenings. Patients rate Dr. Patel 3.9 out of 5 stars on average for his medical care.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.9
  • 55 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Medical College Baroda
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Shashikant Ambalal Patel

8812 QUEENS BLVD STE 1ELMHURST, NY 11373

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Dr. Shashikant Ambalal Patel, MDDr. Meyer Kattan, MDDr. Catherine Oberg, MDDr. Alexandra Pearson Kass, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
4.6 
55 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
ELMHURST , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Medical College Baroda Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shashikant Ambalal Patel

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shashikant Ambalal Patel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shashikant Ambalal Patel has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Medical College Baroda
Medical College BarodaGraduated in 1971

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Shashikant Patel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Shashikant Patel affiliated with?
Dr. Shashikant Patel is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Forest Hills.
Does Dr. Shashikant Patel accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Shashikant Patel accepting new patients?
Dr. Shashikant Patel has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Shashikant Patel speak?
Dr. Shashikant Patel speaks Spanish and English.

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