Dr. Sunil Shashikant Patel M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
401 Roxbury Rd Rockford IL, 61107About
Dr. Sunil Patel is a gastroenterologist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Patel specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Patel performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy (esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Excision of Anal Tags
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Liver Biopsy
- Manometry
- Non-surgical treatment for hemorrhoids (CRH O’Regan® system)
- Ambulatory pH Monitoring (Bravo© pH)
- Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
- Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) of the Small Intestine
- PEG Tube Placement (Endoscopic Feeding Tube)
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