Overview
Nirav K. Patel, M.D., M.S., F.R.C.S., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, with expertise in sports medicine. He has experience in treating young and older adults who have hip and knee injuries, arthritis, fractures and related conditions, as well as in performing a variety of joint replacement and more complex revision procedures. Dr. Patel earned his medical degree with honors from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom (U.K.), and he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Imperial College London. He then traveled to the U.S., where he completed several orthopaedic fellowships, including an adult reconstruction fellowship at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, an orthopaedic trauma fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center in Richmond and a sports medicine fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. After finishing his training, Dr. Patel returned to VCU, where he was an orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon and was heavily involved in resident and fellow education. He obtained a promotion there to associate professor of orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Patel also has a master’s degree in sports medicine from the University of Bath in the U.K., and he has more than 10 years of experience in providing medical coverage for sports events and teams. In the U.K., he was an event doctor for races and soccer teams. In the U.S., Dr. Patel was an assistant team physician in Philadelphia for the Eagles (NFL), Flyers (NHL), Phillies (MLB) and 76ers (NBA). Dr. Patel’s research focuses on minimizing risks associated with hip and knee surgery, with an emphasis on preoperative optimization and enhancing recovery, including risk management techniques such as opioid-sparing surgery and strategies to help patients return to sports after joint replacement. He co-authored numerous research publications on these topics, and he has received awards for presenting his findings during national and international conferences. He is a member of the editorial board for The Journal of Arthroplasty, and he was the co-chair of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society annual meeting in 2023. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, among other professional organizations. Videos Nirav K. Patel, M.D., M.S., F.R.C.S.Joint Replacement Surgeon Returning to Function and Activity after Hip and Knee ReplacementQ&A with Dr. Nirav Patel.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.
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Suite 2200, Bethesda, MD 20817
1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20016
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nirav K. Patel
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Is Dr. Nirav K. Patel a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nirav K. Patel is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Nirav K. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Nirav K. Patel is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Nirav K. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Nirav K. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-530-3220 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- BursitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- TendinitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.