Dr. Vivek A Patil M.D., Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Vivek A Patil M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(27)
6420 Rockledge Dr Suite 2200 Bethesda MD, 20817
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4/5

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Dr. Vivek Patil is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Patil specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Patil often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 15 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Washington Hospital Center - Colon And Rectal Surgery   2008

Dr. Vivek A Patil M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 6420 Rockledge Dr Suite 2200

6420 Rockledge Dr Suite 2200 -
Bethesda, MD 20817
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New patients: 301-897-8650, 301-929-0765
Fax: 301-530-6810

Dr. Vivek A Patil M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Patil


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Dr. Vivek A Patil M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 27 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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