Summary

Dr. Lava Patel is a surgeon who specializes in 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 speaks both Gujarati and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Patel practices at Raritan Bay Medical Center and sees patients in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He treats conditions such as adhesions, biliary colic, and acute cholecystitis. His surgical expertise includes performing appendectomies, breast biopsies, and cecostomy procedures to help patients recover from various medical conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Gujarati, English
  • Emory University School of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. 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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Speaks Gujarati, English Speaks English, German
Old Bridge , NJPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Lava Y Patel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lava Y Patel has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Emory University School of Medicine2017

Residency

UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery Hyde Park2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Lava Patel speak?
Dr. Lava Patel speaks Gujarati and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lava Patel affiliated with?
Dr. Lava Patel is affiliated with Raritan Bay Medical Center.
Does Dr. Lava Patel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Lava Patel accept my insurance?
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