Dr. Nigam M. Patel, MD | Des Plaines, IL | Family Medicine

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Dr. Nigam Patel is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. With three decades of clinical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to comprehensive primary care. Dr. Patel is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Patel practices at the Access Genesis Center for Health and Empowerment in Des Plaines, Illinois, and maintains an affiliation with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. He specializes in treating substance use disorders, including opioid addiction and heroin dependency. His practice includes drug screening services for various substances to support patient care and recovery monitoring. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.4

30 Ratings
30 years of experience
55 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
22 written reviews
1 specialty
4 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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THIS ISTHE WORST DOCTOR !! I LOST THE VISION IN MY RIGHT EYE & nIGAM pATEL SENT ME TO PEARL VISION, NOT,THE ER ?? THE MAN AT PEARL VISION SAID THIS DOCTOR SHOULD BE FIRED !! I ENDEN UP WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ...

April 8th, 2022

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Dr Patel is a very good doctor, very thorough and caring, he has helped me get my health back on track. Des Plaines is lucky to have such a nice and qualified doctor at this clinic.

April 22nd, 2020

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Excellent customer service by Dr Patel

March 16th, 2020

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Good Doctor, around this area. Excellent customer service.

March 16th, 2020

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I have been seeing Dr. Patel for about 10 years. I have type 2 diabetes and under his care I have been able to do well. I have lost 40 pounds and my diabetes is under control. He is personable and caring.

February 5th, 2020

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Dr Patel was very intuitive and asked good questions about my meds. I can tell he cares about his patients.

February 3rd, 2020

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Dr. Patel was very intuitive and asked a lot of questions. I could tell he cares about his patients.

February 3rd, 2020

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He is very good at recommending a specialist when you need one and keeps up on your medication refills, and your appointments.

February 2nd, 2020

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Great Dr. Very personable and helpful

January 31st, 2020

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Very helpful and accommodating. He helped me quit smoking. Knowledgeable doctor!

January 29th, 2020

Access Genesis Center For Health And Empowerment

1 N Broadway StDes Plaines, IL 60016

Tel: (847) 298-3150

Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed


Dr. Nigam M Patel, MD	Dr. Jessie W. Castro, DO	Dr. Seit Wong, MD	Dr. David A. Sterling, MD
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (30 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience		29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Des Plaines , IL	Bellwood , IL	Waukegan , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine		Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

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University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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