Overview
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide the best care I possibly can. I believe in engaging with you as my patient and encouraging you to be equally involved to achieve the best possible outcome. | Why I entered medicine | My initial goal in life was to help people. I began my career as a pharmacist and discovered I could be of even greater service as a physician and surgeon. | Community involvement | I donate to worthy causes locally, nationally and internationally. It's important to help the disadvantaged whenever possible. | Personal interests | When not at work, I spend quality time with my family and strive to instill in my children a desire to achieve a greater good. I also have an interest in advances in technology and like to read related journals and articles.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Grass Allergy, Infant Hearing Loss, and Empyema.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1575 Pond Road, Suite 203, Allentown, PA 18104
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Niketu M. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Niketu M. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Niketu M. Patel by calling their office at 610-366-1366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Niketu M. Patel a top-rated expert for Nasal Polyps?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Niketu M. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Nasal Polyps, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Niketu M. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Niketu M. Patel is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Nasal Polyps, Grass Allergy, and Infant Hearing Loss. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Niketu M. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Niketu M. Patel has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nasal Polyps. You can view a list of Dr. Niketu M. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Niketu M. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Niketu M. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-366-1366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Nasal PolypsDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- Advanced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- DFNB1Dr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Grass AllergyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- AnosmiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Auditory Processing DisorderDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Auditory Processing Disorder.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.