Nayan Patel, D.O.

About Nayan Patel, D.O., M.P.H.

Dr. Nayan Patel is a board-certified Gastroenterologist with Arizona Digestive Health in Scottsdale AZ. He specializes in general gastroenterology conditions and colon cancer prevention. He performs routine GI procedures such as upper endoscopy and colonoscopy in the diagnosis, screening and surveillance of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. In addition, he also specializes in advanced liver disease. Dr. Patel is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University College of Medicine Phoenix. He has been honored as an American Gastroenterological Association Fellow for superior professional achievement in the field of gastroenterology.

Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology is a fascinating field because of the variety of conditions that can be treated including esophageal, gastric, small bowel, colon, pancreatic, and liver disease. In addition, as a gastroenterologist I have the ability to provide colon cancer screening and prevention at the same time by performing colonoscopies. It’s really a great career!

Do you have a specialty of interest in Gastroenterology?

Colon cancer prevention/screening are of particular interest. I have additional training, certification, experience, and interest in advanced liver disease, but enjoy all aspects of gastroenterology.

What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?

I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter. I love the outdoors including hiking, grilling, and gardening. I enjoy rooting for my home town sports teams and hanging out with friends.

Education

• Fellowship: Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (Phoenix, AZ)
• Residency: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
• Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Graduate School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, School of Public Health
• Undergraduate: Rutgers University

Awards/Recognitions

• University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix: Assistant Professor of Medicine
• American Association for the Study of Liver Disease: Training and Workforce Committee Member (2019-2021)
• American Gastroenterological Association: Fellow (AGAF)
• Phoenix Magazine: Top Doctor in Gastroenterology (2024, 2023, 2022)

Certifications

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Board Certified in Transplant Hepatology
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Professional Affiliations

• American College of Gastroenterology
• American Gastroenterological Association