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Dr. Chirag Patel, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 40
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Dr. Chirag Patel, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 40
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Chirag Patel, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Chirag Patel, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Covington, LA and has 14 years experience. They graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. They currently practice at St. Tammany Health System and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Patel is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Locations

  1. 1 St. Tammany Health System
    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433
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Experience and Background Check

Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Acidosis
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Kidney Failure
Anxiety
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Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bleeding Disorders
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gout
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Malaise and Fatigue
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Osteoarthritis
Pelvic Fracture
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sinus Tachycardia
Stroke
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Postoperative Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Angina
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Disorders
Ankle Fracture
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Bedsores
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Bird Flu
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Bladder Atony
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Injury
Broken Neck
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Concussion
Confusion
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Drug Withdrawal
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Embolism
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Emphysema
Endocarditis
Endometriosis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Epilepsy
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Erectile Dysfunction
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Goiter
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Headache
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Heart Block
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Knee Dislocation
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malnutrition
Meningitis
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Spasm
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Opioid Withdrawal
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Seizure Disorders
Sepsis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Dislocation
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomal Ulcer
Strep Throat
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling

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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • ``My practice as a hospitalist is an opportunity for service to our patients and the community physicians who refer patients to St. Tammany Parish Hospital.``

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Chirag Patel, MD is a hospital medicine specialist in Covington, LA and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2010. He specializes in Hospital Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chirag Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Chirag Patel, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Chirag Patel, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Patel has over 14 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

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