Dr. Niraj Shailesh Patel, MD

Dr. Niraj Patel is a gastroenterologist who also practices internal medicine, bringing comprehensive digestive health expertise to his patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCSD Medical Center. With 15 years of experience in the field, Dr. Patel has developed extensive knowledge in diagnosing and treating complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Patel practices at Kaiser Permanente Otay Mesa Medical Offices in San Diego, California, and maintains hospital privileges at University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, abdominal pain, and hemorrhoids. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to help diagnose digestive issues, along with ordering pathology tests when needed for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.