Dr. Mahendra Patel, MD

Dr. Mahendra Patel, MD

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Dr. Mahendra Patel, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Granada Hills, CA and has been practicing for 28 years. He graduated from University Of California-College Of Medicine in 1985 and specializes in gastroenterology, hepatology, and more.
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North Valley GI Consultants

10515 Balboa Blvd Ste 380

Granada Hills, CA 91344

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Employee Health Systems
  • HealthCare Partners
  • Humana
  • Motion Picture Industry Health Plan
  • MultiPlan
  • + 4 More

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Northridge Hospital Medical Center

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Recipient of the 2017 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award

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Top Care Areas

See how frequently Dr. Patel performs your care needs compared to other doctors.

Abdominal Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Stomach Diseases
very high
more than 99% of peers
Abdominal Disorders
very high
more than 99% of peers

Dr. Patel's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Patel "I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients. I use the latest technology and the most current understanding of disease processes to treat my patients."

3  Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Internal Medicine

2  Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
    Accredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
  • Internal Medicine
    Accredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*

124  Conditions Treated

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17  Procedures

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for California.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • University of California At Irvine / California College of Medicine & Surgery
    Undergraduate School | Graduated 1981
  • University Of California-College Of Medicine
    Medical School | Graduated 1985
  • Cedars Sinai Hosp
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1986
  • Cedars Sinai
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1988
  • UCI Medical Center
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1990

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Patel has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Patel's Reviews

3.0
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Patel to family and friends
21 total reviews (6 have comments)
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Likelihood to Recommend (21)

  • 5
    (9)
  • 4
    (1)
  • 3
    (1)
  • 2
    (1)
  • 1
    (9)

Dr. Patel's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    GOOD

  • Explains condition(s) well

    GOOD

  • Answers questions

    GOOD

  • Time well spent

    GOOD

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    GOOD

  • Office environment

    VERY GOOD

  • Staff friendliness

    VERY GOOD

  • Average wait time

    16 to 30 minutes

Patient Comments (6)

I have never met a dr that cared less.
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I'm very surprised to see lower ratings for Dr Patel. Dr Patel has been my GI doctor for 5+ years. He treats me for ulcerative colitis, including during pregnancy. He is always very thorough without making me feel panicked when something is off (such as blood test results). He is very understanding...more
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This is probably the worst Dr I have ever seen. He really doesn't care about his patients at all. Waiting months for appointment. Tests for one thing. If that's negative. Forget looking elsewhere. Begging for tests. Waiting months. After test waiting weeks for results. Email results with no...more
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Dr. Patel was recommended to me by the former head of the hospital GI dept. I can see why. He was very knowledgeable and through. He accommodated my request to go through a colonoscopy with no meds. He was very skilled and there was very little discomfort and I was able to go right back to...more
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Dr Patel has been my Gi for over 7 yrs and i have recomended him to family and friends staff is great they have always helped me in getting me in soon and with my medications i am surprised with the ratings on this website
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Dr. Patel accepts 13 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Advantage
    Choice
    Choice POS
    Choice PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    HealthKeepers Plus POS
  • Cigna
    Choice Fund PPO
    Commercial EPO
    Commercial HMO
    Commercial PPO
    Indemnity EPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Employee Health Systems
  • HealthCare Partners
  • Humana
  • Motion Picture Industry Health Plan
  • MultiPlan
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Tricare
    TriCare for Life
  • United Food and Commercial Workers
    United Food and Commercial Workers WC
  • UnitedHealthCare
    United Healthcare
  • WellPoint
    WellPoint PPO

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Dr. Patel's affiliated hospitals

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
15031 Rinaldi St
Mission Hills, CA 91345
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Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
215 W Janss Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Adventist Health Simi Valley
2975 Sycamore Dr
Simi Valley, CA 93065
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