Summary

Dr. Nisha Patel is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed her residency at the University of California Los Angeles in 2011. Dr. Patel furthered her training with a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in 2015, giving her 18 years of experience in medicine. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Patel practices at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She treats patients with colon polyps, acid reflux, and hemorrhoids. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower digestive tract examinations using sedation for patient comfort. Patients have given Dr. Patel an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 18 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Nisha Patel

401 Dr Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601

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4.6 
18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Lake Charles , LALittle Rock , ARLittleton , COSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: Chamberlain University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nisha Patel

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nisha Patel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nisha Patel has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine2015

Residency

University of Calif Los Ang2011

Medical School

University of Texas Medical BranchGraduated in 2008

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Nisha Patel speak?
Dr. Nisha Patel speaks English.
Is Dr. Nisha Patel accepting new patients?
Dr. Nisha Patel is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Nisha Patel's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Dr. Nisha Patel's office located?
Dr. Nisha Patel's office is located at 401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA, 70601.
Does Dr. Nisha Patel accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Nisha Patel accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Nisha Patel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Nisha Patel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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