Dr. Vivek A Patil M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
6420 Rockledge Dr Suite 2200 Bethesda MD, 20817About
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
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Formulation and Solid State Characterization of Nicotinamide-based Co-crystals of Fenofibrate.
- Histopathology of alimentary tract of rats infected by Moniliformis dubius (Acanthocephala), I. Histological alterations & changes in nuclei & mucopolysaccharide distribution.
- Histopathology of alimentary tract of rats infected by Moniliformis dubius Myer (Acanthocephala). 3. Changes in acid and alkaline phosphatases, -glucuronidase and esterase.
- Histoenzymorphology of beta-D-glucuronidase in cortical granules in oocytes of some representative vertebrates.
- Histochemical analysis of molluscan stomach and intestinal alkaline phosphatase: a sialoglycoprotein.
Fellowships
- Washington Hospital Center - Colon And Rectal Surgery 2008
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