Summary

Dr. Vihas Patel is a board-certified surgeon specializing in surgery and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. With 29 years of clinical experience, Dr. Patel brings extensive expertise to complex surgical cases and critically ill patients. She is fluent in Gujarati and Spanish.

Dr. Patel practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties and maintains hospital privileges at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. Her surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures and appendectomies, while her critical care background encompasses managing conditions like sepsis and acute cholecystitis. She also specializes in treating gallbladder stones and providing advanced interventions such as therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Patel highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Gujarati, Spanish
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

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29 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Gujarati, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
New Hyde Park , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYCommack , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: The University of Chicago
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Vihas Mahendrakumar Patel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VillageCareMax
  • VNS Health

Medical Specialties

Vihas Mahendrakumar Patel has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Vihas Mahendrakumar Patel has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care Specialist
  • General Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Vihas Mahendrakumar Patel holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1997.

NPI Number

Vihas Mahendrakumar Patel's NPI number is 1194703090.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Vihas Patel speak?
Vihas Patel speaks Gujarati and Spanish.
Where is Vihas Patel's office located?
Vihas Patel's office is located at 27005 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040.
Does Vihas Patel accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Vihas Patel accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Vihas Patel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Vihas Patel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Vihas Patel?
You can find contact information for Vihas Patel here on Vitals.

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