About Nimesh Patel, MD
Dr. Nimesh A. Patel specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. His clinical interests and expertise involve working with both adult and pediatric patients, with a goal of providing top quality, individualized care for a variety of conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, ocular trauma, and retinopathy of prematurity. He is an active member of the Retina Service at Mass. Eye and Ear, as well as at Boston Children’s Hospital, where he is the Director of Pediatric Retina.
During his medical training, Dr. Patel excelled academically and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. After completing his ophthalmology residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, he served as Chief Resident and Director of the Trauma Service. He subsequently completed vitreoretinal fellowship training there as well.
Dr. Patel is an innovator with a passion for clinical and basic science research. He has published numerous original peer-reviewed research articles and textbook chapters spanning a range of subjects including surgical techniques, retinal vascular diseases, intraocular lenses, retinal imaging, and ocular infections. He is often invited to speak at highly regarded local, national, and international conferences.
Clinical Interests:
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration
- Retina
Treats:
- Adult & Pediatrics
Locations
Mass Eye and Ear at Longwood
800 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-936-6160
Mass Eye and Ear
243 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900
Medical Education
- MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
- Residency, Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami
- Fellowship, University of Miami/ Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
American Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
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I was confused by what Dr Patel was explaining to me about my eyes and did not find his explanation helpful.
The Doctors and staff were so helpful, efficient and knowledgeable. I can not say enough about how well I was treated and cared for. They definitely helped lower my anxiety about the surgery. Thank you!!
Dr Patel and his fellow were very clear and very informative.
Felt slightly rushed (but not too bad). I had gathered a lot of information about my medical situation prior to seeing this provider. It's not clear to me that I would have been thoroughly informed about what was happening in my case by this provider, had I not done my own extensive reading.
The doctor was amazing. I like him. He is amazing, great doctor.
We showed up there as an emergency situation as my husband had lost sight in one of his eyes. We went into the emergency room. Everyone was fantastic. They took great care of us. This was on a Friday night. We were actually very stressed and upset, but everyone was great. They helped us so much. [redacted] They did a wonderful job. We really can't ... Read More
Dr Patel is thorough, professional and very knowlegeable.
This provider is not approachable or empathetic. Difficult to talk to.
Dr Patel and his team are simply incredible. Extremely professional i every aspect you could think of. Very honored to have Dr Patel and his team as my Retina specialist.