| "He takes his time with his patients." |
| (732) 744-0634 |
| Hitesh R. Patel, MD |
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Dr. Patel is a New Jersey State-licensed
board-certified family physician. He obtained his
medical education at UMDNJ-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New
Jersey, and completed his postgraduate training at
JFK Medical Center Family Practice Residency
Program in Edison, New Jersey. He has worked in
family practice, urgent care, and medical weight
loss for several years in Middlesex County and
North Jersey. He received his training in cosmetic
medicine for the National Procedures Institute.
Dr. Patel is a conscientious physician who
understands cosmetic medicine and the needs of
his patients. His warmth and sincerity have
become a true comfort to his patients.
board-certified family physician. He obtained his
medical education at UMDNJ-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New
Jersey, and completed his postgraduate training at
JFK Medical Center Family Practice Residency
Program in Edison, New Jersey. He has worked in
family practice, urgent care, and medical weight
loss for several years in Middlesex County and
North Jersey. He received his training in cosmetic
medicine for the National Procedures Institute.
Dr. Patel is a conscientious physician who
understands cosmetic medicine and the needs of
his patients. His warmth and sincerity have
become a true comfort to his patients.
| Koy Trakoontripop, C-PA |
"She puts things into terms I can understand."
Dr. Patel is a New Jersey State-licensed
board-certified family physician. He obtained his
medical education at UMDNJ-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New
Jersey, and completed his postgraduate training at
JFK Medical Center Family Practice Residency
Program in Edison, New Jersey. He has worked in
family practice, urgent care, and medical weight
loss for several years in Middlesex County and
North Jersey. He received his training in cosmetic
medicine for the National Procedures Institute.
Dr. Patel is a conscientious physician who
understands cosmetic medicine and the needs of
his patients. His warmth and sincerity have
become a true comfort to his patients.
board-certified family physician. He obtained his
medical education at UMDNJ-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New
Jersey, and completed his postgraduate training at
JFK Medical Center Family Practice Residency
Program in Edison, New Jersey. He has worked in
family practice, urgent care, and medical weight
loss for several years in Middlesex County and
North Jersey. He received his training in cosmetic
medicine for the National Procedures Institute.
Dr. Patel is a conscientious physician who
understands cosmetic medicine and the needs of
his patients. His warmth and sincerity have
become a true comfort to his patients.
"She puts things into terms I can understand."
Dr. Patel is a New Jersey State-licensed
board-certified family physician. He obtained his
medical education at UMDNJ-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New
Jersey, and completed his postgraduate training at
JFK Medical Center Family Practice Residency
Program in Edison, New Jersey. He has worked in
family practice, urgent care, and medical weight
loss for several years in Middlesex County and
North Jersey. He received his training in cosmetic
medicine for the National Procedures Institute.
Dr. Patel is a conscientious physician who
understands cosmetic medicine and the needs of
his patients. His warmth and sincerity have
become a true comfort to his patients.
board-certified family physician. He obtained his
medical education at UMDNJ-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New
Jersey, and completed his postgraduate training at
JFK Medical Center Family Practice Residency
Program in Edison, New Jersey. He has worked in
family practice, urgent care, and medical weight
loss for several years in Middlesex County and
North Jersey. He received his training in cosmetic
medicine for the National Procedures Institute.
Dr. Patel is a conscientious physician who
understands cosmetic medicine and the needs of
his patients. His warmth and sincerity have
become a true comfort to his patients.
"She puts things into terms I can understand."
Dr. Patel is a New Jersey State-licensed
board-certified family physician. He obtained his
medical education at UMDNJ-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New
Jersey, and completed his postgraduate training at
JFK Medical Center Family Practice Residency
Program in Edison, New Jersey. He has worked in
family practice, urgent care, and medical weight
loss for several years in Middlesex County and
North Jersey. He received his training in cosmetic
medicine for the National Procedures Institute.
Dr. Patel is a conscientious physician who
understands cosmetic medicine and the needs of
his patients. His warmth and sincerity have
become a true comfort to his patients.
board-certified family physician. He obtained his
medical education at UMDNJ-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New
Jersey, and completed his postgraduate training at
JFK Medical Center Family Practice Residency
Program in Edison, New Jersey. He has worked in
family practice, urgent care, and medical weight
loss for several years in Middlesex County and
North Jersey. He received his training in cosmetic
medicine for the National Procedures Institute.
Dr. Patel is a conscientious physician who
understands cosmetic medicine and the needs of
his patients. His warmth and sincerity have
become a true comfort to his patients.
| "She puts things into terms I can understand." |
Umpapan Trakoontripop, a certified, NJ-licensed physicians assistant
(PA) joined our practice as of November 2007. We affectionately refer
to her as "Koy", and she has signed on as Dr. Hitesh Patel's PA in
assisting in the care of our patients. She is board-certified to practice
medicine, and her knowledge, expertise, and sunny disposition are a
fresh, welcomed addition to our healthcare team.
Born and raised in Thailand, Koy came to the United States in 1986 and
attended Eastern Regional High School. Koy received her bachelors
degree in science and physical education from Trenton State College in
1996 and served 10 years in the Army as a Medical Officer and Medic.
Koy recently earned her Physician Assistant degree from University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Her work experience
includes working at University Hospital in Newark, St. Peters Hospital
in New Brunswick, Jersey Shore Medical Center and Monmouth
Medical Center among others in New Jersey. In her free time, Koy
enjoys tennis and even won the women's National Championship in
racquetball for women ages 26-30.
"Working as a Physician Assistant is a dream come true." says Koy.
"I've always enjoyed caring for those in need and experienced great
satisfaction in helping people feel better both physically and
emotionally. I'm thrilled to be working with the (PWC) family. This is a
family practice in every sense of the word and the intimacy and care
that permeates throughout the office provides an atmospere of great
comfort."
(PA) joined our practice as of November 2007. We affectionately refer
to her as "Koy", and she has signed on as Dr. Hitesh Patel's PA in
assisting in the care of our patients. She is board-certified to practice
medicine, and her knowledge, expertise, and sunny disposition are a
fresh, welcomed addition to our healthcare team.
Born and raised in Thailand, Koy came to the United States in 1986 and
attended Eastern Regional High School. Koy received her bachelors
degree in science and physical education from Trenton State College in
1996 and served 10 years in the Army as a Medical Officer and Medic.
Koy recently earned her Physician Assistant degree from University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Her work experience
includes working at University Hospital in Newark, St. Peters Hospital
in New Brunswick, Jersey Shore Medical Center and Monmouth
Medical Center among others in New Jersey. In her free time, Koy
enjoys tennis and even won the women's National Championship in
racquetball for women ages 26-30.
"Working as a Physician Assistant is a dream come true." says Koy.
"I've always enjoyed caring for those in need and experienced great
satisfaction in helping people feel better both physically and
emotionally. I'm thrilled to be working with the (PWC) family. This is a
family practice in every sense of the word and the intimacy and care
that permeates throughout the office provides an atmospere of great
comfort."
| What Is A Physician Assistant? During your visit to our office, you may be seeing our physician assistant, Koy. Physician assistants provide high quality health care services to patients and to the community. We hope this information will answer any questions you may have. If you should have further questions, ask the physician. Q. What is a Physician Assistant? A. A physician assistant, or PA, is a licensed and highly-skilled health care professional, trained to provide patient evaluation, education, and health care services. A PA works with a physician to provide medical care and guidance needed by a patient. PAs are not to be confused with medical assistants (Alex or Krystal), who perform administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals and clinics under the direct supervision of physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, or PAs. Q. What are the training requirements to become a PA? A. A PA must attend a specialized medical training program associated with a medical school that includes classroom studies and clinical experience. An Academic degree and/or certificate is awarded upon graduation. Many PAs have two or four-year academic degrees before entering a PA training program. Most PA training programs require prior health care experience. Q. Is a PA licensed by the State of New Jersey? A. Yes. To practice in NJ, each PA must pass a rigorous national examination before being licensed by the Physician Assistant Committee, which is part of the Department of Consumer Affairs' Medical Board of NJ. Q. What additional duties does the Physician Assistant Committee perform? A. The Physician Assistant Committee is responsible for consumer protection, making recommendations about the scope of practice of PAs, and providing information about PAs to the health care community and others. Q. Do most insurance policies cover care provided by a PA? A. Yes, most do. Some carriers bill for the PA directly, while others bill through the supervising physician. Q. What types of services are provided by a PA? A. A PA performs many diagnostic, preventative, and health maintenance services. These services include, but are not limited to, the following list. • Taking health histories • Performing physical examinations • Ordering X-rays and laboratory tests • Performing routine diagnostic tests • Establishing diagnoses • Treating and managing patient health problems • Administering immunizations and injections • Instructing and counseling patients • Providing continuing care to patients in the home, hospital, or extended care facility • Providing referrals within the health care system • Performing minor surgery • Providing preventative health care services • Acting as first or second assistants during surgery • Responding to life-threatening emergencies Q. How does a PA work with their supervising physicians? A. Each PA must be supervised by a physician. The physician supervises the PA either when both are at the same location or by telephone. The supervising physician must always be available to the PA should the need arise. The supervising physician is responsible for following each patient's progress. Q. Is there any difference in fees charged by a PA and a physician for the same service? A. In many medical offices the charges are the same regardless of which health care provider is seen. As a general rule, the PA spends a great deal of time with patients. A PA emphasizes primary care and patient education, which may reduce the number of return visits. Q. Is a PA covered by malpractice insurance? A. Yes. Generally the PA works under the insurance policy of the employing physician or health facility. PAs may also carry their own malpractice insurance. |
