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Dr. Girish Patel, MD

Dr. Girish Patel, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Girish Patel, MD is a gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Bj Medical College in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Dr. Patel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Patel specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

3.6

23 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
26%
26%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 15, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Dec 31, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janet Clark – Jun 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 03, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alexa – Apr 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth – Mar 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ted Wolfe – Feb 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
m. sangillo in st. petersburg , FL – Aug 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
St. Petersburg – Oct 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
John in St Petersburg, FL – May 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed in Seminole, FL – Apr 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fouad dahmani in St Petersburg, FL – Nov 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jane M in St Petersburg, FL – Jul 20, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Saint Petersburg, FL – Jun 08, 2016
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biography

Dr. Girish Patel, MD is a gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Bj Medical College...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Providence Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic

    Residency Hospital
  • Bridgeport Hospital - Yale University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Bj Medical College

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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Dr. Patel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Northside Hospital

      6000 49th St N
      Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      77%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% lower than the national average

      68%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital

      6500 38th Ave N
      Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      75%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      9% lower than the national average

      68%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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