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Dr. Vijay Patel, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Vijay Patel, MD
4.6 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.
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Dr. Vijay Patel, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 63
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.

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Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA. They currently practice at Augusta University Medical Center and are affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Patel also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Patel is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Lung Cancer
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Aortic Aneurysm
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Thoracentesis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA
    Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    Blue Essential-GA PPO
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    Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
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    Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
    Blue Open Access-GA HMO
    BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
    BlueChoice-GA HMO
    BlueChoice-GA POS
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
    Healthy Support-GA PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Pathway Enhanced (Small Grp)-GA
    Pathway Guided Access Products-GA HMO
    Pathway Guided Access-GA
    Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO
    Pathway-GA HMO
    State Health Network - SHBP-GA
    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
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    Blue Choice PPO
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    HealthyBlue Advantage
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    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Medical College of Georgia
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
  2. 2 AU Health Cardiovascular Center
    1003 CHAFEE AVE, Augusta, GA 30904
  3. 3 AU Health Cardiovascular Center
    1003 CHAFEE AVE, Augusta, GA 30904
  4. 4 AU Medical Center
    1120 15th St # 8412, Augusta, GA 30912
  5. 5 Augusta University Care Center (AUCC) Aiken Podiatry
    901 Magnolia Dr, Aiken, SC 29803
  6. 6 Augusta University Medical Center
    1447 Harper St # BP-3109, Augusta, GA 30912

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4.6
Based on 19 Reviews
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Jun 10, 2020
Wonderful caring and competent surgeon!
— Jun 10, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital|University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center|Thoracic Surg
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vijay Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Vijay Patel, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA