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Dr. Pankaj Patel, MD

Dr. Pankaj Patel, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Pankaj Patel, MD is a gastroenterologist in South Bend, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Nigeria in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Hospital of South Bend and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 129 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (129 reviews)

Practice

17501 Generations Dr South Bend, IN 46635

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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

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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

4.5

129 ratings, 106 with a written review
5 Star
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What went well
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  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 15, 2021
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R.S – Apr 27, 2020
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D.N – Mar 11, 2020
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Roxane Cooper – Jan 24, 2020
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Tami Voss Voss – Jan 23, 2020
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Daryl Bloss – Jan 22, 2020
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Deborah Vanpoppel – Dec 04, 2019
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Carrie Dunfee – Nov 25, 2019
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Jennifer Cook – Nov 15, 2019
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Rosemary Sikorski – Aug 09, 2019
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Joyce Miller – Aug 08, 2019
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Celia Moretti – Jul 31, 2019
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Kimberly Grant – Jul 25, 2019
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Donna Vermillion – Jul 24, 2019
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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
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Kevin Harrington – Jul 01, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Laura Cianciolo – Jun 28, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Robin Lewis – Jun 21, 2019
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2 people found this helpful
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May 08, 2019
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May 03, 2019
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May 02, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

My goal is to provide the best possible care in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Excellence, compassion, communication and intergrity is my motto.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

  • Hepatology

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  • Suny Buffalo Grad Med Dent

    Residency Hospital
  • Suny Buffalo

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Nigeria

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Patel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Michiana Gastroenterology Inc.17501 Generations Dr South Bend, IN 46635
    1
    Pra Medical Inc211 N Eddy St South Bend, IN 46617
    2
    Office1919 Lake Ave Ste 107A Plymouth, IN 46563
    3
    MG Anesthesia LLC53830 Generations Dr South Bend, IN 46635
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Memorial Hospital of South Bend

      615 N Michigan St
      South Bend, IN 46601
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

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    • Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

      5215 Holy Cross Pkwy
      Mishawaka, IN 46545
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

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