Rig Subhash Patel MD

Biliary Tract Disease, Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer

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

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

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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 Endoscopy1996 - 1997
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1993 - 1996
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
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 CollegeBS, Physiology, First Class Honors, 1987

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Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2001 - 2027
SC State Medical License 1997 - 2001
IA State Medical License 1993 - 1999
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Best Doctors of America Best Doctors Inc, 2018
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

41 citations
The yield and the predictors of esophageal pathology when upper endoscopy is used for the initial evaluation of dysphagia.
Shyam Varadarajulu, Mohamad A. Eloubeidi, Rig S. Patel, Hugh Mulcahy, Alan N. Barkun
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2005-06-01
38 citations
Post-sphincterotomy bleeding after the introduction of microprocessor-controlled electrosurgery: does the new technology make the difference?
Rafael F. Perini, Rafal Sadurski, Peter B. Cotton, Rig S. Patel, Robert H. Hawes
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2005-01-01
35 citations
Effects of gender and age on esophageal biomechanical properties and sensation
Satish S.C. Rao, Ranjit S Mudipalli, Victor R Mujica, Rig S. Patel, Bridget Zimmerman
The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2003-08-01

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

Books/Book Chapters

International Organization for Statistical Studies on Diseases of the Esophagus, O.E.S.O.: The esophagogastric junction
Chapter: What is the Value of Impedance Planimetry in Investigating the Biomechanical Properties of the LES?
Page 41.0 - 47.0Patel, R.S., Rao, S.S.C.Editors: Giuli R, Galmishe JP, Jamieson G, Scarpignato C.1998
Annual of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Chapter: Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Biliary Strictures and Leaks
Patel R.S., Hawes R.H.Editors: Cotton P.B., Tytgat G.N.J., Williams C.B., Bowling T.E..Lippencot-Raven, U.K.Edition 11th,1998

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