Sheel R. Patel
Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis

Dr. Sheel R. Patel

Ophthalmology
Northwell Health
Northwell Health Eye Institute At Port Jefferson
251 East Oakland Avenue, 
Port Jefferson, NY 
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Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
Northwell Health
Northwell Health Eye Institute At Port Jefferson
251 East Oakland Avenue, 
Port Jefferson, NY 
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Overview

Sheel Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cloudy Cornea, Interstitial Keratitis, and Hereditary Keratitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Residency
New York University School of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Hospital Affiliations
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Northwell Health Eye Institute at Port Jefferson
251 East Oakland Avenue, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Call: 631-473-5329
Other Locations
Northwell Health Eye Institute at Riverhead
937 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Call: 631-369-0777
Northwell Health Eye Institute at Southold
46850 County Rd 48, Southold, NY 11971
Call: 631-765-0088

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


7 Total Publications

Characteristics of ocular injuries associated with mortality in patients admitted with major trauma.
Characteristics of ocular injuries associated with mortality in patients admitted with major trauma.
Journal: BMC ophthalmology
Published: October 25, 2023
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