Summary

Dr. Vijay Patel is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery with 11 years of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. His expertise focuses on comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care with particular attention to pediatric conditions.

Dr. Patel practices at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, California, where he provides specialized care for young patients. He treats conditions such as adenoiditis in children, tonsillitis, and sleep apnea. His surgical expertise includes performing adenoidectomies, endoscopic sinus surgery, and providing sedation services for pediatric procedures.

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Quick Facts

  • 11 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego

3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123

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11 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, English, Swedish, French, German Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese
San Diego , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CACarlsbad , CA
Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: West China University Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vijay Ajay Patel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vijay Ajay Patel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vijay Ajay Patel has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated in 2015

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Where is Dr. Vijay Patel's office located?
Dr. Vijay Patel's office is located at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA, 92123.

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