Search

See All Colon and Rectal Surgeons in Lexington, KY
Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD
Colorectal Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lexington, KY.
Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD

Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 49
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lexington, KY.
Be the first to review this provider!
Have you seen Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD?

About Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD

Dr. Patel graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lexington, KY and has 23 years experience. Dr. Patel currently practices at Kentucky Children's Hospital and is affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction, Pelvic Abscess, Constipation, Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Patel is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Colectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Colectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Constipation
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Proctectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Rectovaginal Fistula
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Appendicitis
Anoscopy
  • View other providers who treat Anoscopy
Wound Repair
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Hemorrhoids
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Anal or Rectal Pain
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rectal Prolapse
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Incisional Hernia
Megacolon
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Familial Polyposis
Fecal Incontinence
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Ileus
  • View other providers who treat Ileus
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rectal Cancer
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Appendectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bladder Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Interstim® Sacral Nerve Stimulator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Medicaid
  • Pathway X Transition (Pathway X - /Indiv via Exchange)-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
  • Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Preferred PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • United Healthcare
  • TriCare for Life
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Sagamore Plus

Where Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Kentucky Children's Hospital
    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
  2. 2 University of Kentucky
    310 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508
  3. 3 Univ. of Kentucky
    740 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508

What Patients Say

Be the first to leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Patel?

(Select your rating)
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Patel?
Call now to make an appointment
(859) 323-6346

Meet Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD

Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Patel communicate via email?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Patel offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Patel offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Patel have free onsite parking?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Patel offer weekend visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Patel offer evening visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Patel specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Patel specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Patel specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Patel specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Patel accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

FAQs About Dr. Patel's Practice

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Patel frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction, Pelvic Abscess, Constipation, Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD is affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery and General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    2003
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Allegheny General Hospital
    2004
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Barnes Jewish/Washington University
    2011
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Jitesh Patel, MD Practices

  • University of Kentucky Hospital

    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY

Explore More Providers