Summary

Dr. Nilesh Patel is a thoracic surgeon who brings nearly four decades of surgical experience to his practice. He completed his medical education at M P Shah Government Medical College, establishing a strong foundation for his specialized career in thoracic surgery. With 39 years in the field, Dr. Patel has developed extensive expertise in complex chest and heart procedures. His multilingual abilities allow him to communicate with diverse patient populations in Spanish, German, English, and Arabic.

Dr. Patel practices at multiple prestigious medical centers, including Saint Michaels Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey, Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, and Englewood Hospital And Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey. He specializes in treating serious heart conditions such as coronary artery disease and focuses particularly on coronary artery disease in women. His expertise extends to addressing myocardial ischemia, a condition where the heart muscle doesn't receive adequate blood flow. Patients have rated Dr. Patel 4.3 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his surgical skills and patient care.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 39 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, German, English, Arabic
  • M P Shah Government Medical College
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Nilesh Umedbhai Patel has 3 locations

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Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.2 
39 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, German, English, Arabic Speaks English Speaks French, English Speaks English
Newark , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: M P Shah Government Medical College Med School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: Columbia University Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nilesh Umedbhai Patel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Clover Health
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nilesh Umedbhai Patel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nilesh Umedbhai Patel has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Nilesh Umedbhai Patel holds an active medical license in the states of New York and New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from M P Shah Government Medical College in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Patel's NPI number is 1073595229.

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What languages does Dr. Nilesh Patel speak?
Dr. Nilesh Patel speaks Spanish, German, English, and Arabic.
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