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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mehal, Gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Wajahat Mehal, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mehal graduated from University of Oxford and completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Mehal is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehal’s office at (203) 932-5711.
Where did Dr. Mehal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital
Residency: Yale New Haven Hospital
Medical School: Oxford Univ Med Sch, Oxford, Uk | University of Oxford
What languages does Dr. Mehal speak?
Dr. Mehal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Mehal typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mehal diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Mehal. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Mehal typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Wajahat Mehal may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Mehal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mehal accept my insurance?
Dr. Mehal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 932-5711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mehal accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Mehal in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mehal's office located?
What is Dr. Mehal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mehal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487637781.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mehal
What is Dr. Wajahat Mehal's specialty?
Dr. Mehal is a Gastroenterologist near New Haven, CT.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Wajahat Mehal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mehal is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Wajahat Mehal accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Wajahat Mehal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wajahat Mehal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mehal's office at (203) 932-5711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wajahat Mehal?
Please contact Dr. Mehal's office at (203) 932-5711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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