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Dr. Vihang Patel, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 38
Dr. Vihang Patel, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vihang Patel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Herrin, IL.
Dr. Vihang Patel, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Vihang Patel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 38
Herrin, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vihang Patel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Herrin, IL.

About Dr. Vihang Patel, MD

Dr. Patel graduated from American University Of Antigua-College Of Medicine and completed a residency at Mount Carmel Health System Columbus, OH. Dr. Vihang Patel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Herrin, IL. Dr. Patel currently practices at Heartland Internal Medicine Ltd and is affiliated with Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Medical Center, Herrin Hospital, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and Mount Carmel East. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Duodenal Ulcer and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Patel also speaks Gujarati and Hindi. Dr. Patel is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Duodenal Ulcer
Constipation
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Duodenal Ulcer
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Meet Dr. Vihang Patel, MD

Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
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Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Patel frequently treats the following conditions: Duodenal Ulcer and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vihang Patel, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Medical Center, Herrin Hospital, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and Mount Carmel East.

Yes, Dr. Vihang Patel, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • American University Of Antigua-College Of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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
  • Mount Carmel West Internal Medicine
    2014
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Mount Carmel Health System Columbus, OH
    2016
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY, Gastroenterology
    2020
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Vihang Patel, MD Practices

  • Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Medical Center

    100 Medical Center Dr, Springfield, OH

  • Herrin Hospital

    201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL

  • Mount Carmel St. Ann's

    500 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH

  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

    405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL

  • Mount Carmel East

    6001 E Broad St, Columbus, OH

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