Nilesh A. Patel
Expertise in
32
conditions

Dr. Nilesh A. Patel

Palliative Medicine | Hematology | Oncology
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger State College - Hematology And Oncology
200 Scenery Drive, 
State College, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Expertise in
32
conditions
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger State College - Hematology And Oncology
200 Scenery Drive, 
State College, PA 
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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

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PA Health and Wellness
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UPMC
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Locations

Geisinger State College - Hematology and Oncology
200 Scenery Drive, State College, PA 16801
Call: 800-230-4565
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