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Rig Patel, MD, Gastroenterology, Raleigh, NC

RigSubhashPatelMD

Gastroenterology Raleigh, NC

Biliary Tract Disease, Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer

Chairman Rex Digestive Healthcare, , Adjunct Professor UNC School of Medicine

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  • Office

    2417 Atrium Dr
    Ste 150
    Raleigh, NC 27607
    Phone+1 919-791-2040
    Fax+1 919-791-2041

Summary

  • Physician leader, Board Certified Gastroenterologist with advanced training, academic/teaching experience and in active clinical practice. Committed to providing high value care and developing programs to enhance patient experience and an optimal and sustainable work environment for healthcare providers

Education & Training

  • Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship-American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
    Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship-American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy1996 - 1997
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • Barts and The London SOM & Dent
    Barts and The London SOM & DentClass of 1989, MBBS with Bsc (hons), British Medical Research Council Scholarship
  • University of London, the Royal London Hospital Medical College
    University of London, the Royal London Hospital Medical CollegeBS, Physiology, First Class Honors, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1997 - 2001
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1993 - 1999
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors of America Best Doctors Inc, 2018
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • “Best Doctor” recognition US News and World Report, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Do CRNAs need on-site anesthesia supervision for safe propafol sedation in an ambulatory endoscopy center (AEC)? A comparison of two sedation models: CRNA alone and CR...  
    Parekh, M, Anderson E., Miller S., Barish C., Patel R.S., Am. J. Gastroenterol., 1/1/2013
  • The yield and predictors of esophageal pathology when upper endoscopy is used for the initial evaluation of dysphagia  
    Varadarajulu M.A., Eloubeidi M.A., Patel R.S., Mulcahy H.E., Barkun A., Jowell P., Libby E., Schutz S., Nickl N.J., Cotton P.B., Gastrointest Endosc, 1/1/2005
  • Post-sphincerotomy bleeding after the introduction of microprocessor controlled electrosurgery: does the new technology make the difference?  
    Perini R.F., Sadurski R., Cotton P.B., Patel R.S., Hawes R.H., Cunningham J.C., Gastrointest Endosc, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters

Other

  • Live Call in “Colon Cancer” 
    Television Profile, WRAL
    Raleigh NC - 1/1/2013
  • GI Disorders- Live call-in 
    Television Profile, Rex on Call, NBC
    Raleigh, NC - 1/1/2008
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound 
    Television Profile WRAL News
    Raleigh, NC - 1/1/2007
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Committees

  • Board Member, UNC Physicians Network 2018 - Present
  • Gastroenterology , Rex Hospital, Chairman 2017 - Present
  • Member, Physician Oversight Committee, Rex Hospital 2017 - Present
  • Board Member, UNC Senior Alliance 2016 - Present
  • Vice Chairman, UNC Health Alliance Board 2015 - Present
  • Board Member, UNC Rex Hospital, Board of Trustees 2013 - Present
  • North Carolina Society of Gastroenterology, President 2014 - 2016
  • Meidcal Exectuive Committee, Rex Hospital, Chairman 2011 - 2012
  • Co-Chair, Rex Foundation- Physician Giving, Rex Hospital 2010 - 2012
  • Chairman, Performace Improvement Committee,Rex Hospital 2010 - 2011
  • Medical Staff, Rex Hospital, President 2010 - 2011
  • Chairman,, Endoscopy Committee, Duke Raleigh Hospital 2004 - 2007
  • Member, ASGE Committee on Training 1999 - 2001
  • Member, Committee on Pracitce Guideline Development, Americal Motility Society 1999 - 2000

Professional Memberships