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Dr. Arpan Arun Patel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2020 and has 5 years of experience. Dr. Arpan Arun Patel, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
100 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 205
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Arpan Arun Patel, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2020. He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2020)
Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals (2014)
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2014)
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Arpan Arun Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Arpan Arun Patel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.
According to our sources, Dr. Arpan Arun Patel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Arpan Arun Patel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,000
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$362
XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $186 |
XIFAXAN - 550MG $56 |
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$352
Viekira $234 |
Humira $118 |
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$319
RESOLUTION CLIP $200 |
CAPTIVATOR II SNARE $119 |
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$162
Trulance $109 |
XIFAXAN $53 |
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$479
Mavyret $125 |
GATTEX $116 |
Vemlidy $107 |
PillCam $17 |
NAMZARIC $15 |
Other $100 |
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Dr. Arpan Patel's medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. His areas of expertise include the following: colonoscopy and motility disorders. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. Dr. Patel attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Gujarati. He is professionally affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
