Chirag Bharat Patel

Chirag Patel, MD

Thoracic Surgery
Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi
124 Ratings, 29 Reviews
HonorHealth Medical Group

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Specialties

  • Thoracic Surgery

Credentials

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery, American Board of Surgery

About

HonorHealth Cancer Care gives you access to an elite team of experts across the Valley. The physicians we collaborate with are nationally and internationally recognized.

Chirag Patel, MD is a thoracic surgeon with HonorHealth Heart and Lung Surgical Group. Dr. Patel is board certified in both cardiothoracic and general surgery, and his expertise includes lung cancer, tracheal and airway disorders, esophageal disease and cancer, lung cancer, diaphragm, tumors of the mediastinum and minimally invasive robotic thoracic surgery. “With the introduction of robotic procedures in thoracic surgery, patients will have less pain after with a quicker recovery and minimal scarring, resulting in better health outcomes and overall patient experience,” says Dr. Patel.

Clinical Interests

  • Robotic Surgery
  • GERD
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Thoracic oncology
  • Gastric cancer
  • Diseases of the mediastinum
  • Tracheal and airway disorders
  • Hiatal hernia

Care philosophy

Dr. Patel provides compassionate care that focuses on whole person wellness. He believes that it is the surgeon's duty to offer surgical excellence and individualized attention to their patients throughout all stages of surgery. Dr. Patel is a firm believer in a multidisciplinary approach to thoracic oncological care. Dr. Patel also speaks Hindi and Gujarati.

Hobbies

  • Running
  • Hiking
  • Traveling

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5
Patient Rating - 124 Ratings
Provider discussed treatment options
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
29 Reviews

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