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Jitesh A. Patel, MD, FASCRS, FACS

4.77 out of 5
Telehealth Provider

About

Jitesh A. Patel received his medical degree from UMDNJ, Rutgers Medical School, Piscataway, N.J. He then completed a residency in General Surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. During his residency, Patel dedicated an additional year of training for research at the University of Pittsburgh. He then completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine.

He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS). He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Surgery

Training & Education

Degree

UMDNJ, Rutgers Medical School, Piscataway, N.J.

Residency

Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh

Fellowship

Colon and Rectal Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Surgery
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Fellow American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS)

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Ratings & Reviews

4.77 out of 5
29 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    August 20th 2025
    Excellent

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    August 12th 2025
    Dr Patel was excellent!

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    July 29th 2025
    Very caring and patient

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    July 29th 2025
    I love Dr. Patel I think he is a wonderful doctor and trust him completely. He has a wonderful bed side manner and is so smart.

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    July 22nd 2025
    He was so compassionate and caring and he sat down and talk to me and my family in the room with me .It was just a comforting experience and I had high anxiety and his compassion just helped me be calm. I trust my journey in him completely.
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      July 15th 2025
      Dr. Patel has been great.
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      June 25th 2025
      Great attitude by the doctor,understanding and caring,very informative and knowledgeable,as a person who I hadn't met before, I would go to family dinner with,just all around great human being for a change,
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      June 18th 2025
      Both the doctor and PA were amazing, they listened to me and saw that I was uncomfortable talking about rectal issues so they made jokes to make me more comfortable which really worked well.
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      June 11th 2025
      Very good surgeon . He listens and gives explanations. He is very compassionate and very professional
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      June 11th 2025
      Best doctor in town
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      June 10th 2025
      I have recommended Dr Patel to others. He is a very good doctor.
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      June 4th 2025
      I will tally people about how much they care about your doctors and nurses at uk
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      June 4th 2025
      Such a personable provider.
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      June 3rd 2025
      Dr. Patel is amazing. So, he and his team are renowned in their knowledge and treatment of people! It is so wonderful to know quality of care trumps quantity of care! So for the time frame on the front, who came when you need and get the best drs.
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      May 21st 2025
      Dr Patel goes above and beyond. I wouldn't want any other surgeon, why?, when you already have the best.
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      April 30th 2025
      Nursing and dr. staff are amazing.
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      April 23rd 2025
      Dr. Patel was very apologetic for the run around I faced in getting to see him, which was totally nothing in his control. He explained things, and I feel comfortable in moving forward with my procedure scheduled June 6th.
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      April 22nd 2025
      Dr.Patel is a excellent caring doctor who I would recommend to anyone.
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      April 1st 2025
      Dr. Patel was informative and intelligent enough to discuss my pre and after my surgery - after all - I'm not knowledgeable in medicine -
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      March 12th 2025
      Doctor didn't rush us in and out ,and answered all questions. Very professional and caring doctor.
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      March 12th 2025
      The Dr. Was sympathetic to my problem, And showed confidence that he could help me
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      March 12th 2025
      Love Dr Patel! He minimized my concerns easily
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      February 18th 2025
      Every this went well
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      January 29th 2025
      Dr Patel is so easy to talk with. He is obviously very knowledgable but talks using language that I can easily understand. He is obviously very busy but took all the time needed to fully explain my condition. He took the time, it's rare to be able to say that about a physician these days!! Combine that with his gifted surgical abilities and what more could I as a patient ask for?
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      December 17th 2024
      Good
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      December 11th 2024
      Dr. Patel and his resident were outstanding. He and his team saved my life 3 months ago. However, the wait time was way too long.
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      December 11th 2024
      Dr. Patel is great! He listens and answers my many questions and explains things well. I wouldn't want any other person but him to handle my surgeries.
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      December 3rd 2024
      Just recommended him this week.
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      November 26th 2024
      Good