Summary

Dr. Nilesh Patel graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology. Continuing his education, Dr. Patel earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Following Medical School, he completed his General Surgery internship and Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the State University of New York, Downstate (Formerly known as The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn). Dr. Patel received his subspecialty training in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.



After completing his Orthopaedic residency and foot and ankle fellowship, Dr. Patel joined Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group in 2003. He specializes in the treatment of foot and ankle, as well as knee disorders. Some of the procedures Dr. Patel performs include foot and ankle fusions, tendon repairs and reconstruction, knee and ankle arthroscopy, forefoot reconstruction – including bunion correction, and fracture repair. Dr. Patel is highly recommended amongst colleagues and patients alike.



Dr. Patel is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS). Additionally, he has made numerous clinical presentations detailing basic science and Orthopaedic Surgery research


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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • 103 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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48 Years of Experience
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Edison , NJNew York , NYMatawan , NJDenville , NJ
Med School: Doctor of Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY Med School: New York College Of Podiatric Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nilesh Joitaram Patel

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Integra
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Nippon Life Benefits - HMO
  • Progressive - POS
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nilesh Joitaram Patel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nilesh Joitaram Patel has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Foot And Ankle Orthopedic Surgery
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center2003

Residency

SUNY Downstate Medical Center2001
SUNY Downstate Medical Center1998

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Dr. Nilesh Patel is affiliated with Jfk University Medical Center.
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Dr. Nilesh Patel's office is located at 10 Parsonage Rd, Edison, NJ, 08837.
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