Nilesh A. Patel
Expertise in
32
conditions
Expertise in
32
conditions

Overview

Dr. Patel is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in hematology and oncology. Dr. Patel earned his medical degree from Medical College Baroda in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Long Island College Hospital. He completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, University Hospital, Brooklyn. Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, hematology, medical oncology, and hospice and palliative care. He speaks English, Hindi and Gujarati.

Dr. Patel is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Graduate Institution

Baroda Medical College - India, 1990 - Doctor Of Medicine

Specialties

Palliative Medicine
Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology, And Hospice And Palliative Care

Fellowships

SUNY University Hospital - Brooklyn, NY, 2002

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Gujarati 
Hindi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger State College - Hematology and Oncology
200 Scenery Drive, State College, PA 16801
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nilesh A. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), 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. Nilesh A. Patel specialize in?

While Dr. Nilesh A. Patel is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-230-4565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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