Summary

Dr. Lava Patel is a surgeon who specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures and treatments. He completed his residency at UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery Hyde Park in 2015, followed by a fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in 2017. Dr. Patel is fluent in Gujarati, English, and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Patel practices at Raritan Bay Medical Center and provides surgical services in Old Bridge, New Jersey. He treats patients with conditions such as adhesions, biliary colic, and acute cholecystitis. His surgical expertise includes performing appendectomies, breast biopsies, and cecostomy procedures, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients' surgical needs.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Chicago Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Lava Y Patel has 2 locations

Old Bridge Medical Center

2 Hospital PlzOld Bridge, NJ 08857

Raritan Bay Medical Center

530 New Brunswick AvePerth Amboy, NJ 08861

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16 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English
Old Bridge , NJBrooklyn , NYPhiladelphia , PABasking Ridge , NJ
Med School: ST GEORGES UNIVERSITY Med School: Morehouse School Of Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lava Y Patel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Amerihealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Lava Y Patel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Lava Y Patel has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Lava Y Patel holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Chicago Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from ST GEORGES UNIVERSITY and St Georges University School Of Medicine in 2010.

NPI Number

Lava Y Patel's NPI number is 1982984977.

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Lava Patel's office is located at 2 Hospital Plz, Old Bridge, NJ, 08857.
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