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Nilay Patel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with Wellstar Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. His clinical expertise includes arthroscopic procedures of the knee and shoulder, shoulder replacement, sports medicine, fracture care, and general orthopedics.
Dr. Patel received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine. He subsequently completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Dr. Patel’s philosophy of care centers around personalized care, working with patients to make sure they understand their condition and treatment options so that they can make an informed decision that best aligns with their individual goals.
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Albany Medical College
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
4.7
Based on 628 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.87
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.85
Listened to me carefully
4.81
Shared the right amount of information
4.71
Earned my trust
4.63
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Patient Reviews
5
I like Doctor Patel Service and time was excellent and staff very nice
September 11, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and friendly. They all made you feel well come.
September 6, 2024
5
Dr Patel and his nurse Magdalene were very professional and helpful throughout my visit
September 3, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and respectful
August 24, 2024
5
They were able to see me rather quickly and were very professional.
August 24, 2024
5
My wait time was short usually it's a 15 minute wait after filling out all the papers.
August 23, 2024
5
Everyone was fabulous!! If all offices were like this one, there would be no need for surveys. Ms. Israel was so nice and helpful. PA was great. Ms. Carla in X-ray was so helpful and made me very comfortable. And Ms. Dawna for the close to make it feel like they were all there for me. GREAT JOB!
August 22, 2024
5
Whole experience was great
August 21, 2024
5
They are very good and listens to you
August 14, 2024
3
My experience was very good. He was GM giving me good information. He offered another injection. I was advised to continue with strecthinfg exercises.
August 11, 2024
5
Simply excellent !
August 11, 2024
5
Yes, everything was okay. Since at the front desk until I see the doctor, everything was correct, definitely correct. They tell me what to expect and they tell me the truth. And I really love the way they act as a professional. I really love the way they act. And it is a pleasure to have this person as my doctor in the future. Thank you.
August 14, 2024
5
I was comfortable & felt I was in good hands
August 8, 2024
5
This office is amazing. Everyone is very nice, friendly. The Dr. Is very good .He smiles,make eye contact,listens and explains things where I can understand.
August 7, 2024
5
Very nice staff.
August 7, 2024
5
Love this practice....everyone is so nice!
August 7, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and empathetic! I felt heard and seen. Dr. Patel is extraordinary and knowledgeable. Taught me things that I had no idea about regarding my condition. You have a dream team on your hands....from check in to check out. This isn't an easy feat!
August 3, 2024
5
Great service
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone I came in contact with was so very friendly and helpful
July 27, 2024
5
my visit was handled with professionalism, no waiting period, and the service was excellent. Dr Patel was very careful in explaining my predictament and helped me undertand my problem.
July 26, 2024
5
Awesome service
July 19, 2024
5
Helpful and friendly
July 19, 2024
5
Super friendly and very professional group! Glad I went here!
July 18, 2024
5
No complaints
July 17, 2024
5
My visit at Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Paulding was . Everyone in were very professional and extremely nice
July 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
July 10, 2024
5
Could not ask for any better .the doc tor was so truthful.so happy I find this office. GOD BLESS
July 4, 2024
5
The staff was very professional. I didn't have to wait to get an X-ray or see the doctor.
July 3, 2024
5
Dr Patel has always been very professional and personable, I highly recommend anyone that needs to use him to go ahead and do it.
June 30, 2024
5
Thae Doctor and staff were great.
June 29, 2024
5
I like Doctor Patel Service and time was excellent and staff very nice
September 11, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and friendly. They all made you feel well come.
September 6, 2024
5
Dr Patel and his nurse Magdalene were very professional and helpful throughout my visit
September 3, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and respectful
August 24, 2024
5
They were able to see me rather quickly and were very professional.
August 24, 2024
5
My wait time was short usually it's a 15 minute wait after filling out all the papers.
August 23, 2024
5
Everyone was fabulous!! If all offices were like this one, there would be no need for surveys. Ms. Israel was so nice and helpful. PA was great. Ms. Carla in X-ray was so helpful and made me very comfortable. And Ms. Dawna for the close to make it feel like they were all there for me. GREAT JOB!
August 22, 2024
5
Whole experience was great
August 21, 2024
5
They are very good and listens to you
August 14, 2024
5
Simply excellent !
August 11, 2024
5
Yes, everything was okay. Since at the front desk until I see the doctor, everything was correct, definitely correct. They tell me what to expect and they tell me the truth. And I really love the way they act as a professional. I really love the way they act. And it is a pleasure to have this person as my doctor in the future. Thank you.
August 14, 2024
5
I was comfortable & felt I was in good hands
August 8, 2024
5
This office is amazing. Everyone is very nice, friendly. The Dr. Is very good .He smiles,make eye contact,listens and explains things where I can understand.
August 7, 2024
5
Very nice staff.
August 7, 2024
5
Love this practice....everyone is so nice!
August 7, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and empathetic! I felt heard and seen. Dr. Patel is extraordinary and knowledgeable. Taught me things that I had no idea about regarding my condition. You have a dream team on your hands....from check in to check out. This isn't an easy feat!
August 3, 2024
5
Great service
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone I came in contact with was so very friendly and helpful
July 27, 2024
5
my visit was handled with professionalism, no waiting period, and the service was excellent. Dr Patel was very careful in explaining my predictament and helped me undertand my problem.
July 26, 2024
5
Awesome service
July 19, 2024
5
Helpful and friendly
July 19, 2024
5
Super friendly and very professional group! Glad I went here!
July 18, 2024
5
No complaints
July 17, 2024
5
My visit at Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Paulding was . Everyone in were very professional and extremely nice
July 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
July 10, 2024
5
Could not ask for any better .the doc tor was so truthful.so happy I find this office. GOD BLESS
July 4, 2024
5
The staff was very professional. I didn't have to wait to get an X-ray or see the doctor.
July 3, 2024
5
Dr Patel has always been very professional and personable, I highly recommend anyone that needs to use him to go ahead and do it.
June 30, 2024
5
Thae Doctor and staff were great.
June 29, 2024
3
My experience was very good. He was GM giving me good information. He offered another injection. I was advised to continue with strecthinfg exercises.
August 11, 2024
3
My experience was very good. He was GM giving me good information. He offered another injection. I was advised to continue with strecthinfg exercises.
August 11, 2024
5
I like Doctor Patel Service and time was excellent and staff very nice
September 11, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and friendly. They all made you feel well come.
September 6, 2024
5
Dr Patel and his nurse Magdalene were very professional and helpful throughout my visit
September 3, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and respectful
August 24, 2024
5
They were able to see me rather quickly and were very professional.
August 24, 2024
5
My wait time was short usually it's a 15 minute wait after filling out all the papers.
August 23, 2024
5
Everyone was fabulous!! If all offices were like this one, there would be no need for surveys. Ms. Israel was so nice and helpful. PA was great. Ms. Carla in X-ray was so helpful and made me very comfortable. And Ms. Dawna for the close to make it feel like they were all there for me. GREAT JOB!
August 22, 2024
5
Whole experience was great
August 21, 2024
5
They are very good and listens to you
August 14, 2024
5
Simply excellent !
August 11, 2024
5
Yes, everything was okay. Since at the front desk until I see the doctor, everything was correct, definitely correct. They tell me what to expect and they tell me the truth. And I really love the way they act as a professional. I really love the way they act. And it is a pleasure to have this person as my doctor in the future. Thank you.
August 14, 2024
5
I was comfortable & felt I was in good hands
August 8, 2024
5
This office is amazing. Everyone is very nice, friendly. The Dr. Is very good .He smiles,make eye contact,listens and explains things where I can understand.
August 7, 2024
5
Very nice staff.
August 7, 2024
5
Love this practice....everyone is so nice!
August 7, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and empathetic! I felt heard and seen. Dr. Patel is extraordinary and knowledgeable. Taught me things that I had no idea about regarding my condition. You have a dream team on your hands....from check in to check out. This isn't an easy feat!
August 3, 2024
5
Great service
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone I came in contact with was so very friendly and helpful
July 27, 2024
5
my visit was handled with professionalism, no waiting period, and the service was excellent. Dr Patel was very careful in explaining my predictament and helped me undertand my problem.
July 26, 2024
5
Awesome service
July 19, 2024
5
Helpful and friendly
July 19, 2024
5
Super friendly and very professional group! Glad I went here!
July 18, 2024
5
No complaints
July 17, 2024
5
My visit at Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Paulding was . Everyone in were very professional and extremely nice
July 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
July 10, 2024
5
Could not ask for any better .the doc tor was so truthful.so happy I find this office. GOD BLESS
July 4, 2024
5
The staff was very professional. I didn't have to wait to get an X-ray or see the doctor.
July 3, 2024
5
Dr Patel has always been very professional and personable, I highly recommend anyone that needs to use him to go ahead and do it.
June 30, 2024
5
Thae Doctor and staff were great.
June 29, 2024
5
I like Doctor Patel Service and time was excellent and staff very nice
September 11, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and friendly. They all made you feel well come.
September 6, 2024
5
Dr Patel and his nurse Magdalene were very professional and helpful throughout my visit
September 3, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and respectful
August 24, 2024
5
They were able to see me rather quickly and were very professional.
August 24, 2024
5
My wait time was short usually it's a 15 minute wait after filling out all the papers.
August 23, 2024
5
Everyone was fabulous!! If all offices were like this one, there would be no need for surveys. Ms. Israel was so nice and helpful. PA was great. Ms. Carla in X-ray was so helpful and made me very comfortable. And Ms. Dawna for the close to make it feel like they were all there for me. GREAT JOB!
August 22, 2024
5
Whole experience was great
August 21, 2024
5
They are very good and listens to you
August 14, 2024
5
Yes, everything was okay. Since at the front desk until I see the doctor, everything was correct, definitely correct. They tell me what to expect and they tell me the truth. And I really love the way they act as a professional. I really love the way they act. And it is a pleasure to have this person as my doctor in the future. Thank you.
August 14, 2024
3
My experience was very good. He was GM giving me good information. He offered another injection. I was advised to continue with strecthinfg exercises.
August 11, 2024
5
Simply excellent !
August 11, 2024
5
I was comfortable & felt I was in good hands
August 8, 2024
5
This office is amazing. Everyone is very nice, friendly. The Dr. Is very good .He smiles,make eye contact,listens and explains things where I can understand.
August 7, 2024
5
Very nice staff.
August 7, 2024
5
Love this practice....everyone is so nice!
August 7, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and empathetic! I felt heard and seen. Dr. Patel is extraordinary and knowledgeable. Taught me things that I had no idea about regarding my condition. You have a dream team on your hands....from check in to check out. This isn't an easy feat!
August 3, 2024
5
Everyone I came in contact with was so very friendly and helpful
July 27, 2024
5
Great service
July 27, 2024
5
my visit was handled with professionalism, no waiting period, and the service was excellent. Dr Patel was very careful in explaining my predictament and helped me undertand my problem.
July 26, 2024
5
Awesome service
July 19, 2024
5
Helpful and friendly
July 19, 2024
5
Super friendly and very professional group! Glad I went here!
July 18, 2024
5
No complaints
July 17, 2024
5
My visit at Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Paulding was . Everyone in were very professional and extremely nice
July 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
July 10, 2024
5
Could not ask for any better .the doc tor was so truthful.so happy I find this office. GOD BLESS
July 4, 2024
5
The staff was very professional. I didn't have to wait to get an X-ray or see the doctor.
July 3, 2024
5
Dr Patel has always been very professional and personable, I highly recommend anyone that needs to use him to go ahead and do it.
June 30, 2024
5
Thae Doctor and staff were great.
June 29, 2024
5
Thae Doctor and staff were great.
June 29, 2024
5
Dr Patel has always been very professional and personable, I highly recommend anyone that needs to use him to go ahead and do it.
June 30, 2024
5
The staff was very professional. I didn't have to wait to get an X-ray or see the doctor.
July 3, 2024
5
Could not ask for any better .the doc tor was so truthful.so happy I find this office. GOD BLESS
July 4, 2024
5
Excellent service
July 10, 2024
5
My visit at Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Paulding was . Everyone in were very professional and extremely nice
July 14, 2024
5
No complaints
July 17, 2024
5
Super friendly and very professional group! Glad I went here!
July 18, 2024
5
Helpful and friendly
July 19, 2024
5
Awesome service
July 19, 2024
5
my visit was handled with professionalism, no waiting period, and the service was excellent. Dr Patel was very careful in explaining my predictament and helped me undertand my problem.
July 26, 2024
5
Great service
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone I came in contact with was so very friendly and helpful
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and empathetic! I felt heard and seen. Dr. Patel is extraordinary and knowledgeable. Taught me things that I had no idea about regarding my condition. You have a dream team on your hands....from check in to check out. This isn't an easy feat!
August 3, 2024
5
Love this practice....everyone is so nice!
August 7, 2024
5
Very nice staff.
August 7, 2024
5
This office is amazing. Everyone is very nice, friendly. The Dr. Is very good .He smiles,make eye contact,listens and explains things where I can understand.
August 7, 2024
5
I was comfortable & felt I was in good hands
August 8, 2024
5
Simply excellent !
August 11, 2024
3
My experience was very good. He was GM giving me good information. He offered another injection. I was advised to continue with strecthinfg exercises.
August 11, 2024
5
Yes, everything was okay. Since at the front desk until I see the doctor, everything was correct, definitely correct. They tell me what to expect and they tell me the truth. And I really love the way they act as a professional. I really love the way they act. And it is a pleasure to have this person as my doctor in the future. Thank you.
August 14, 2024
5
They are very good and listens to you
August 14, 2024
5
Whole experience was great
August 21, 2024
5
Everyone was fabulous!! If all offices were like this one, there would be no need for surveys. Ms. Israel was so nice and helpful. PA was great. Ms. Carla in X-ray was so helpful and made me very comfortable. And Ms. Dawna for the close to make it feel like they were all there for me. GREAT JOB!
August 22, 2024
5
My wait time was short usually it's a 15 minute wait after filling out all the papers.
August 23, 2024
5
They were able to see me rather quickly and were very professional.
August 24, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and respectful
August 24, 2024
5
Dr Patel and his nurse Magdalene were very professional and helpful throughout my visit
September 3, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and friendly. They all made you feel well come.
September 6, 2024
5
I like Doctor Patel Service and time was excellent and staff very nice