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Dhiren Patel, M.D.

Professor, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Medical director, Neurogastroenterology and Pediatric Motility Center
Department of Pediatrics

Education

Fellowship
Children's Hospital of Michigan - Detroit

Residency
Sparrow Hospital

Medical School
Behramji Jijibhai (B.J.) Medical College

Practice Areas

Dhiren Patel, M.D., treats young patients who have bowel, liver and abdominal disorders. His clinical expertise includes digestive diseases, swallowing disorders, gastrointestinal infections and food allergies. Patel performs upper and lower endoscopies, feeding tube placement, liver biopsy, rectal suction biopsy, esophageal dilatation, motility studies, foreign body removal, pH-impedance testing for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hydrogen breath testing for malabsorption in children.

Research Interests

  • Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
  • Motility disorders
  • Celiac disease
  • Fecal microbiota transplant
  • Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • Member, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
  • Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics