Digestive Health • Interventional GI • Advanced Endoscopy

Advanced digestive care with a focus on precision, clarity, and patient comfort.

Dr. Arpan Patel cares for patients through Digestive Health Associates and DHA Endoscopy in Stoneham, Massachusetts, with a clinical focus on pancreatobiliary disorders, interventional gastroenterology, and complex digestive disease management.

Board certified in gastroenterology, he brings experience across academic medical centers, managed care organizations, and private practice, with a strong commitment to innovation, access, and patient-centered digestive care.

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Practice snapshot

Board-certified gastroenterology care in Stoneham
Colonoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound
IBD, IBS, pancreatobiliary, and complex GI conditions
Outpatient endoscopy center with sedation for comfort

Physician

Meet the specialist behind the practice.

Highlights

Northwestern Undergraduate and Medical School

University of Virginia Internship in Internal Medicine

Michigan Residency, GI, and Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship

Dr. Arpan Patel completed his undergraduate and medical school at Northwestern University, followed by an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia and then his Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Michigan.

He then completed an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the University of Michigan, with clinical interests that include pancreatobiliary disorders, interventional gastroenterology, and the management of gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

He performs advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound while providing thoughtful, patient-centered care for both common and complex digestive conditions.

Dr. Patel has published more than 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has delivered more than 10 national and international presentations. View his Google Scholar profile .

Digestive Health Associates and DHA Endoscopy procedure and recovery facility — DHA Endoscopy in Stoneham offers a modern outpatient environment designed for patient comfort, safety, and efficient digestive care.

Conditions Treated

Common digestive and hepatobiliary conditions evaluated and treated.

This is not an exhaustive list. Patients are encouraged to call for questions about additional symptoms, diagnoses, or referral needs.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Chronic heartburn and acid reflux.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A common functional disorder causing pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Includes Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Celiac Disease: Immune reaction to eating gluten.
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis: Small pouches in the colon wall.
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Gallstones and cholecystitis.
Peptic Ulcer Disease: Sores in the stomach or upper intestine.
Gastroparesis: Delayed stomach emptying.
Hemorrhoids and Anal Disorders: Swollen veins and rectal issues.
Liver Disease: Including fatty liver and hepatitis.
Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas.
Colorectal Cancer and Polyps: Evaluation, screening, and surveillance.
Bile Duct Disorders: Diagnostic evaluation and advanced management.
Pancreatic Cancer Screening: Risk-based screening and surveillance when appropriate.

Services

Procedures with a focus on advanced endoscopy.

Screening

Screening Colonoscopy

Screening and surveillance colonoscopy to detect polyps, precancerous lesions, and other lower gastrointestinal abnormalities with an emphasis on prevention and early detection.

Upper GI

Upper Endoscopy

Upper endoscopy for the evaluation of reflux, swallowing difficulty, abdominal pain, bleeding, ulcers, and other upper digestive symptoms.

Lower GI

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Flexible sigmoidoscopy to assess rectal bleeding, inflammation, lower bowel symptoms, and selected distal colon concerns.

Office Procedure

Hemorrhoidal Banding

Non-surgical hemorrhoidal banding for appropriate internal hemorrhoids, offering effective symptom relief with a minimally invasive approach.

Illustration of endoscopic ultrasound involving the stomach, pancreas, and bile ducts

Advanced Endoscopy

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound

Advanced endoscopic ultrasound for detailed diagnostic imaging and therapeutic evaluation of pancreatic, biliary, and other complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Advanced Endoscopy

ERCP

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for the diagnosis and treatment of bile duct, pancreatic duct, and related pancreatobiliary disorders.

Resources

Make the patient journey easier before the first visit.

New patient forms

Pre-admission questionnaire, medication reconciliation sheet, and patient rights forms for DHA Endoscopy patients.

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Patient portal

Access the existing DHA patient portal for messages, records, follow-up communication, and clinical updates.

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FAQs and payment options

Help patients prepare for procedures and find answers about prep, medications, discharge rules, and billing.

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Testimonials

Patient feedback and public reviews.

Patients describe Dr. Patel as attentive, thoughtful, and thorough, especially when explaining procedures and helping them feel at ease during evaluation and follow-up care.
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Reviewers also highlight the time he takes to listen carefully, answer questions clearly, and create treatment plans that feel personalized rather than rushed.
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The office experience is often described as kind, efficient, and professional, with strong appreciation for communication before and after procedures.
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Consult-Stat

After-hours and urgent GI access when timely guidance matters.

Consult-Stat is available for after-hours questions and urgent requests to help facilitate more expedient gastroenterology care.

This resource can be helpful for any patient looking to obtain timely GI input and care outside the usual appointment workflow.

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Appointments

Call Digestive Health Associates to schedule a consultation, procedure, or follow-up visit with Dr. Patel.

Phone: 781-391-5525 Request appointment online

Digestive Health Associates, 91 Montvale Ave, Suite 206, Stoneham, MA 02180

DHA Endoscopy, 91 Montvale Ave, Suite 103, Stoneham, MA 02180

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Important note

For emergencies, patients should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. This site keeps the appointment path on DHA’s existing portal and phone system rather than using an unsecured generic contact form.