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Jitha Rai-Patel

Jitha Rai-Patel, MD

Gastroenterology

Virtual Visits Available
Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults (18+ years)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Virtua Medical Group

About Jitha Rai-Patel

Professional Statement

Jitha Rai-Patel, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist committed to treating individuals with digestive disorders. She earned her medical degree from Manipal Academy of Higher Education — Kasturba Medical College in India. Dr. Rai-Patel completed her internal medicine residency at Pennsylvania Hospital and fellowships in hepatology and gastroenterology at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Hospital, respectively. In addition to her clinical excellence, Dr. Rai-Patel has contributed to various medical publications and presented at gastroenterology-related conferences.

Video

Locations

  1. Virtua Gastroenterology - Lumberton

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Temple University Hospital, Gastroenterology, 2010
  • Fellowship: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Hepatology, 2006
  • Residency: Pennsylvania Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2005
  • Medical School: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University) Kasturba Medical College, MD, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Assure Premier Plus
  • Aetna Managed Medicaid
  • Aetna Managed Medicare
  • Amerihealth
  • Amerihealth Administrator
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Managed Medicare
  • Clover Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross
  • Horizon Blue Cross Managed Medicare
  • Horizon Managed Medicaid
  • Horizon NJ Total Care
  • Humana Managed Medicare
  • Humana Military
  • IBC-Keystone
  • Independence Administrator
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oxford
  • Trinity Health Pace
  • UMR Commercial
  • Uniformed Service Family Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Managed Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Managed Medicare
  • Veterans Administration
  • Wellcare Managed Medicaid
  • Wellcare Managed Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

214 ratings, 57 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    I really appreciate you, it's hard to navigate chronic illness but I feel like I can think about it less now more than ever.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    Dr Rai Patel and staff always cover the diagnosis to produce a positive outcome and I would highly recommend Dr Rai Patel and Virtual Gastroenterology.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    Dr. Rai is a wonderful doctor. I always feel like she listens to my concerns, answers my questions, and takes care of me. I trust her medical advice and expertise and cannot recommend her enough!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Really liked dr Rai and her kind and caring way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Great courtesy. Wait time was a little slow.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Very reassuring!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2026

    I was very pleased with the Doctor and staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Dr Rai is so nice she listens and is so caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    Dr. Rai is wonderful. I really enjoy her. She's my favorite doctor. She's so kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Pleasant and efficient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    I love all the Drs, and healthcare professionals that treat me. Virtua is the best healthcare system I have ever used!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Yes, the doctor was great. All staff was very nice and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr. Rai listens attentively.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Not my first visit with Dr. Rai which says a lot right there. She and her staff make you feel comfortable in a very uncomfortable situation. I would recommend Dr. Rye to anyone looking for a gastroenterologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    She's the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    I also happened to mention while I was there my frustration about a skin issue that had nothing to do with the visit I was there for and Dr. Rai graciously provided a dermatologist and I went to that dermatologist a few days later, was very happy. So again, she went above and beyond to help me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Office staff and Dr Rai-Patel are wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Love Dr Rai and her staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    My visit went smoothly. Dr. Rai listened to me and she pointed out something and she remembered that I really wasn't a great fan of more prescription medication. However, since my health issues are changing, she did recommend a medication that I had to take will, it'll make me better. It just has stipulations of the timing and also stipulations of this interference with some of my cardiac, diabetic, and anemia medications. I'm quite pleased because I like to get these medical issues undercover.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    It was informative and what they could not do advised where.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    It was very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    My previous doctor retired so this was the first time I'd met Dr. Rai. I couldn't have been more pleased. She spent lots of time with me, getting to know me as a patient and a person. I would highly recommend her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Staff was very friendly and the doctor was great. I felt very comfortable with her medical decisions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Satisfied with my visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    I really enjoy Dr. Rai Patel. She's very equipped in order to handle my needs and I appreciate that. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    The doctor was very friendly and professional. Highly recommend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    The video connection was not always good. I could not hear the doctor or the picture would go loopy. Please fix, I have another appointment next week...... thank you!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Great doctors and thanks for the presidential care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Yes, this is the first time I saw Dr. Rai Patel and she was amazing. She listened carefully. She talked to me like I was a human being, you know, addressing all my concerns. My negative side of the visit was the fact that the girls up front were all upset because they couldn't get lunches to the doctors and them and they all had to have lunch breaks and the lunch truck didn't show up. And it was a big to-do in the front office. That would be my only negative. Having said that though, I did talk to someone that brought me back into the room and I kind of let her know that it was not really appropriate how they were talking about that. But otherwise, I love the doctor and I am looking forward to seeing him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    The staff was kind and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    She was awesome! Very easy to talk to and listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Dr Rai is the best Dr I have. She considers my overall health and issues not just the gastrointestinal part. She takes the time to review my history especially when it comes to medications.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    I was very pleased with my experience. Have not been to this practice in 10 years( colonoscopy) and my previous doctors have all retired . Meeting a new doctor is always a bit uncomfortable- but I felt totally at ease and very comfortable with Dr.Rai-Patel. I would definitely recommend the practice and Dr. Rai-Patel to friends and family.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    I have been going to Dr.Rai for many years now. She is such a nice person and I trust her wholeheartedly with my gastro care. My daughter is also a patient of hers and we have told people we know about how great and caring of a doctor she is.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    I liked everything about this doctor and my exam.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Everything was fine,

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Everything was fine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Love Dr Rai!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    I spoke with Dr, Rai-Patel and she told me that she'd write on My Chart an over the counter meds that I can get myself because I'm lactose intolerant. I looked all over and I didn't see it. Can you please ask her what those otc pills are so I can get some for myself please? I'd really appreciate your help. Please let me know. Thank you. [PHI]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr Rai Patel is great! Always caring and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Have been with this practice for years. Dr. Rai knows my history well. Was sern within 15 minutes of arrival. Love that I can now access the practice through MyChart!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Entire office was full of friendly people

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    I have always had positive experiences with my Virtua health providers.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    I am still waiting for info about a test Dr. Rai-Patel wanted to have for my stomach. She said I would hear from someone, probably from the Moorestown office. I'm still waiting for the call.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Great experience, I didn't have to wait very long and dr was wonderful, down to earth and knowledgeable. She was easy to talk to and understanding. I am very pleased

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    The doctor was great. She was friendly, good bedside manner. Checkout was friendly. She was a nice, I can't remember her name, but she was very nice. But when I first came in, I felt like the front window staff, they didn't even look up at me. They didn't look very happy. They looked disturbed. And they were very dismissive and just trying to hurry up and get me out or get me to the back. And there was just no friendliness about them whatsoever.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Very good Doctor

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    a good recent visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Dr. Jitha Rai-Patel did an amazing job diagnosing my condition and then treating it with medication that worked right the first time. The staff were very professional and also did an amazing job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr. Rai is a pleasure. Always so sweet.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Written after-visit summary on My Virtua was inaccurate. We did not discuss options as stated. She simply shoved me into the Colonoscopy routine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Loved Dr. Rai!!! First time meeting her and she was great!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr rai is the greatest dr ever I've seen her for many years and always pleasant and most importantly she cares highly for her patients ??

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Such nice people in the office and doctor was wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Dr. Rai-Patel is an outstanding and caring physician. I recommend her without hesitation or reservation.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    I felt my real questions about my 6+ month problem weren't really answered