Nilay Patel, MD
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Nilay Patel, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2022.
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Nilay Patel, MD
Dr. Patel received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine. He subsequently completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Dr. Patel’s philosophy of care centers around personalized care, working with patients to make sure they understand their condition and treatment options so that they can make an informed decision that best aligns with their individual goals.
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
- Albany Medical College
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Fellowship
- USC Orthopaedic Surgery Program
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
- Wellstar Cobb Hospital
- Wellstar Douglas Hospital
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7Based on 596 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- Listened to me carefully
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- Shared the right amount of information
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Great and friendly staff
July 21, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was very nice and attentive to my elbow problem. He also told me I could come to him for the problem I have with my shoulders.
July 19, 2025
5
They showed really good care and took really good care of me. I've never had anybody take such good care of me like they did.
July 20, 2025
5
When I left the doctor's office, I was completely satisfied with my experience. Thank you.
July 20, 2025
5
I hate to say this ,but Dr Patel is my best friend
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Patel is excellent. He listens and explains clearly. His attitude is absolutely great.
July 17, 2025
5
Everyone at this office is kind friendly and just a pleasure to work with. In today's world, we do not usually see the same staff each Dr. visit. However, this office Ma. Donna is always sitting at her desk. Again, everyone is kind, helpful and friendly
July 16, 2025
5
Friendly staff, pleasant office, didn't have to wait too long to see the attending.
July 13, 2025
5
DR N. Patel was very attentive, caring, and professional. Explained plan of care in detail .Overall a great office visit.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is awesome! Great personality, listens to you and genuinely cares. He fixed me right up, highly recommend him for any orthopedic needs.
July 9, 2025
5
Dr Patel is very thorough and listens to your issues and never rushes you! I highly recommend him!!
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Patel, thank you for your time and your expertise. It is greatly appreciated!
July 4, 2025
5
Far better experience than expected. All of my nervous anxiety was sated.
July 4, 2025
5
Very comfortable with Dr. Patel and the office staff. Professional orthopedic care.
July 4, 2025
5
Pleasant doctor and staff and very efficient. I got in and out quickly.
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Nilay and his team are awesome.
June 22, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was so kind and gave me a choice of trying PT or doing the shoulder exercises at home before diving into a surgery that may not be needed. I appreciate this so much! I am doing the exercises at home for now. I will follow up with him in a month to see if the range of motion is getting easier to manage.
June 20, 2025
5
I had a wonderful, I had surgery on my shoulder. Dr. Patel was absolutely wonderful. And I'm so glad that I've used WellSTAR and the service I received is just an outstanding, excellent, the best care I could have asked for. And as I said, it's been, I'm so glad that I used WellSTAR and Dr. Patel. And it's been a wonderful, wonderful. I'm healing well, and I'm so much better than I was before I had the surgery. I could not be happier. Thank you.
June 20, 2025
5
I had a great experience with this office . I will definitely recommend this office to my friends and family.
June 18, 2025
5
Nice visit
June 19, 2025
5
The staff were very kind and supper supportive
June 15, 2025
5
Excellent health care
June 15, 2025
5
Very friendly and clean environment.
June 14, 2025
5
Great bunch of people!
June 13, 2025
5
The office staff and the doctor were very, very kind and understanding and professional. And I am extremely happy because I can walk without a whole lot of pain now. I'm definitely recommending this doctor to anybody that I come across that might need care. Thank you.
June 13, 2025
5
He was most pleasant and very comfortable to be around. I've had the opposite a few years back but the hesitation didn't last.
June 12, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience this time no different!
June 9, 2025
5
Wonder attitudes
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Patel was great
June 8, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is a very awesome doctor. He listens, and then he says the result. He is very good, very nice, and I will send anyone to see him.
June 11, 2025
5
Great and friendly staff
July 21, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was very nice and attentive to my elbow problem. He also told me I could come to him for the problem I have with my shoulders.
July 19, 2025
5
They showed really good care and took really good care of me. I've never had anybody take such good care of me like they did.
July 20, 2025
5
When I left the doctor's office, I was completely satisfied with my experience. Thank you.
July 20, 2025
5
I hate to say this ,but Dr Patel is my best friend
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Patel is excellent. He listens and explains clearly. His attitude is absolutely great.
July 17, 2025
5
Everyone at this office is kind friendly and just a pleasure to work with. In today's world, we do not usually see the same staff each Dr. visit. However, this office Ma. Donna is always sitting at her desk. Again, everyone is kind, helpful and friendly
July 16, 2025
5
Friendly staff, pleasant office, didn't have to wait too long to see the attending.
July 13, 2025
5
DR N. Patel was very attentive, caring, and professional. Explained plan of care in detail .Overall a great office visit.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is awesome! Great personality, listens to you and genuinely cares. He fixed me right up, highly recommend him for any orthopedic needs.
July 9, 2025
5
Dr Patel is very thorough and listens to your issues and never rushes you! I highly recommend him!!
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Patel, thank you for your time and your expertise. It is greatly appreciated!
July 4, 2025
5
Far better experience than expected. All of my nervous anxiety was sated.
July 4, 2025
5
Very comfortable with Dr. Patel and the office staff. Professional orthopedic care.
July 4, 2025
5
Pleasant doctor and staff and very efficient. I got in and out quickly.
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Nilay and his team are awesome.
June 22, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was so kind and gave me a choice of trying PT or doing the shoulder exercises at home before diving into a surgery that may not be needed. I appreciate this so much! I am doing the exercises at home for now. I will follow up with him in a month to see if the range of motion is getting easier to manage.
June 20, 2025
5
I had a wonderful, I had surgery on my shoulder. Dr. Patel was absolutely wonderful. And I'm so glad that I've used WellSTAR and the service I received is just an outstanding, excellent, the best care I could have asked for. And as I said, it's been, I'm so glad that I used WellSTAR and Dr. Patel. And it's been a wonderful, wonderful. I'm healing well, and I'm so much better than I was before I had the surgery. I could not be happier. Thank you.
June 20, 2025
5
I had a great experience with this office . I will definitely recommend this office to my friends and family.
June 18, 2025
5
Nice visit
June 19, 2025
5
The staff were very kind and supper supportive
June 15, 2025
5
Excellent health care
June 15, 2025
5
Very friendly and clean environment.
June 14, 2025
5
Great bunch of people!
June 13, 2025
5
The office staff and the doctor were very, very kind and understanding and professional. And I am extremely happy because I can walk without a whole lot of pain now. I'm definitely recommending this doctor to anybody that I come across that might need care. Thank you.
June 13, 2025
5
He was most pleasant and very comfortable to be around. I've had the opposite a few years back but the hesitation didn't last.
June 12, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience this time no different!
June 9, 2025
5
Wonder attitudes
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Patel was great
June 8, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is a very awesome doctor. He listens, and then he says the result. He is very good, very nice, and I will send anyone to see him.
June 11, 2025
5
Great and friendly staff
July 21, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was very nice and attentive to my elbow problem. He also told me I could come to him for the problem I have with my shoulders.
July 19, 2025
5
They showed really good care and took really good care of me. I've never had anybody take such good care of me like they did.
July 20, 2025
5
When I left the doctor's office, I was completely satisfied with my experience. Thank you.
July 20, 2025
5
I hate to say this ,but Dr Patel is my best friend
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Patel is excellent. He listens and explains clearly. His attitude is absolutely great.
July 17, 2025
5
Everyone at this office is kind friendly and just a pleasure to work with. In today's world, we do not usually see the same staff each Dr. visit. However, this office Ma. Donna is always sitting at her desk. Again, everyone is kind, helpful and friendly
July 16, 2025
5
Friendly staff, pleasant office, didn't have to wait too long to see the attending.
July 13, 2025
5
DR N. Patel was very attentive, caring, and professional. Explained plan of care in detail .Overall a great office visit.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is awesome! Great personality, listens to you and genuinely cares. He fixed me right up, highly recommend him for any orthopedic needs.
July 9, 2025
5
Dr Patel is very thorough and listens to your issues and never rushes you! I highly recommend him!!
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Patel, thank you for your time and your expertise. It is greatly appreciated!
July 4, 2025
5
Far better experience than expected. All of my nervous anxiety was sated.
July 4, 2025
5
Very comfortable with Dr. Patel and the office staff. Professional orthopedic care.
July 4, 2025
5
Pleasant doctor and staff and very efficient. I got in and out quickly.
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Nilay and his team are awesome.
June 22, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was so kind and gave me a choice of trying PT or doing the shoulder exercises at home before diving into a surgery that may not be needed. I appreciate this so much! I am doing the exercises at home for now. I will follow up with him in a month to see if the range of motion is getting easier to manage.
June 20, 2025
5
I had a wonderful, I had surgery on my shoulder. Dr. Patel was absolutely wonderful. And I'm so glad that I've used WellSTAR and the service I received is just an outstanding, excellent, the best care I could have asked for. And as I said, it's been, I'm so glad that I used WellSTAR and Dr. Patel. And it's been a wonderful, wonderful. I'm healing well, and I'm so much better than I was before I had the surgery. I could not be happier. Thank you.
June 20, 2025
5
I had a great experience with this office . I will definitely recommend this office to my friends and family.
June 18, 2025
5
Nice visit
June 19, 2025
5
The staff were very kind and supper supportive
June 15, 2025
5
Excellent health care
June 15, 2025
5
Very friendly and clean environment.
June 14, 2025
5
Great bunch of people!
June 13, 2025
5
The office staff and the doctor were very, very kind and understanding and professional. And I am extremely happy because I can walk without a whole lot of pain now. I'm definitely recommending this doctor to anybody that I come across that might need care. Thank you.
June 13, 2025
5
He was most pleasant and very comfortable to be around. I've had the opposite a few years back but the hesitation didn't last.
June 12, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience this time no different!
June 9, 2025
5
Wonder attitudes
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Patel was great
June 8, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is a very awesome doctor. He listens, and then he says the result. He is very good, very nice, and I will send anyone to see him.
June 11, 2025
5
Great and friendly staff
July 21, 2025
5
They showed really good care and took really good care of me. I've never had anybody take such good care of me like they did.
July 20, 2025
5
When I left the doctor's office, I was completely satisfied with my experience. Thank you.
July 20, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was very nice and attentive to my elbow problem. He also told me I could come to him for the problem I have with my shoulders.
July 19, 2025
5
I hate to say this ,but Dr Patel is my best friend
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Patel is excellent. He listens and explains clearly. His attitude is absolutely great.
July 17, 2025
5
Everyone at this office is kind friendly and just a pleasure to work with. In today's world, we do not usually see the same staff each Dr. visit. However, this office Ma. Donna is always sitting at her desk. Again, everyone is kind, helpful and friendly
July 16, 2025
5
Friendly staff, pleasant office, didn't have to wait too long to see the attending.
July 13, 2025
5
DR N. Patel was very attentive, caring, and professional. Explained plan of care in detail .Overall a great office visit.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is awesome! Great personality, listens to you and genuinely cares. He fixed me right up, highly recommend him for any orthopedic needs.
July 9, 2025
5
Dr Patel is very thorough and listens to your issues and never rushes you! I highly recommend him!!
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Patel, thank you for your time and your expertise. It is greatly appreciated!
July 4, 2025
5
Very comfortable with Dr. Patel and the office staff. Professional orthopedic care.
July 4, 2025
5
Far better experience than expected. All of my nervous anxiety was sated.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Nilay and his team are awesome.
June 22, 2025
5
Pleasant doctor and staff and very efficient. I got in and out quickly.
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was so kind and gave me a choice of trying PT or doing the shoulder exercises at home before diving into a surgery that may not be needed. I appreciate this so much! I am doing the exercises at home for now. I will follow up with him in a month to see if the range of motion is getting easier to manage.
June 20, 2025
5
I had a wonderful, I had surgery on my shoulder. Dr. Patel was absolutely wonderful. And I'm so glad that I've used WellSTAR and the service I received is just an outstanding, excellent, the best care I could have asked for. And as I said, it's been, I'm so glad that I used WellSTAR and Dr. Patel. And it's been a wonderful, wonderful. I'm healing well, and I'm so much better than I was before I had the surgery. I could not be happier. Thank you.
June 20, 2025
5
Nice visit
June 19, 2025
5
I had a great experience with this office . I will definitely recommend this office to my friends and family.
June 18, 2025
5
Excellent health care
June 15, 2025
5
The staff were very kind and supper supportive
June 15, 2025
5
Very friendly and clean environment.
June 14, 2025
5
The office staff and the doctor were very, very kind and understanding and professional. And I am extremely happy because I can walk without a whole lot of pain now. I'm definitely recommending this doctor to anybody that I come across that might need care. Thank you.
June 13, 2025
5
Great bunch of people!
June 13, 2025
5
He was most pleasant and very comfortable to be around. I've had the opposite a few years back but the hesitation didn't last.
June 12, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is a very awesome doctor. He listens, and then he says the result. He is very good, very nice, and I will send anyone to see him.
June 11, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience this time no different!
June 9, 2025
5
Wonder attitudes
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Patel was great
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Patel was great
June 8, 2025
5
Wonder attitudes
June 8, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience this time no different!
June 9, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is a very awesome doctor. He listens, and then he says the result. He is very good, very nice, and I will send anyone to see him.
June 11, 2025
5
He was most pleasant and very comfortable to be around. I've had the opposite a few years back but the hesitation didn't last.
June 12, 2025
5
Great bunch of people!
June 13, 2025
5
The office staff and the doctor were very, very kind and understanding and professional. And I am extremely happy because I can walk without a whole lot of pain now. I'm definitely recommending this doctor to anybody that I come across that might need care. Thank you.
June 13, 2025
5
Very friendly and clean environment.
June 14, 2025
5
The staff were very kind and supper supportive
June 15, 2025
5
Excellent health care
June 15, 2025
5
I had a great experience with this office . I will definitely recommend this office to my friends and family.
June 18, 2025
5
Nice visit
June 19, 2025
5
I had a wonderful, I had surgery on my shoulder. Dr. Patel was absolutely wonderful. And I'm so glad that I've used WellSTAR and the service I received is just an outstanding, excellent, the best care I could have asked for. And as I said, it's been, I'm so glad that I used WellSTAR and Dr. Patel. And it's been a wonderful, wonderful. I'm healing well, and I'm so much better than I was before I had the surgery. I could not be happier. Thank you.
June 20, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was so kind and gave me a choice of trying PT or doing the shoulder exercises at home before diving into a surgery that may not be needed. I appreciate this so much! I am doing the exercises at home for now. I will follow up with him in a month to see if the range of motion is getting easier to manage.
June 20, 2025
5
Pleasant doctor and staff and very efficient. I got in and out quickly.
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Nilay and his team are awesome.
June 22, 2025
5
Far better experience than expected. All of my nervous anxiety was sated.
July 4, 2025
5
Very comfortable with Dr. Patel and the office staff. Professional orthopedic care.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Patel, thank you for your time and your expertise. It is greatly appreciated!
July 4, 2025
5
Dr Patel is very thorough and listens to your issues and never rushes you! I highly recommend him!!
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Patel is awesome! Great personality, listens to you and genuinely cares. He fixed me right up, highly recommend him for any orthopedic needs.
July 9, 2025
5
DR N. Patel was very attentive, caring, and professional. Explained plan of care in detail .Overall a great office visit.
July 12, 2025
5
Friendly staff, pleasant office, didn't have to wait too long to see the attending.
July 13, 2025
5
Everyone at this office is kind friendly and just a pleasure to work with. In today's world, we do not usually see the same staff each Dr. visit. However, this office Ma. Donna is always sitting at her desk. Again, everyone is kind, helpful and friendly
July 16, 2025
5
Dr Patel is excellent. He listens and explains clearly. His attitude is absolutely great.
July 17, 2025
5
I hate to say this ,but Dr Patel is my best friend
July 17, 2025
5
Dr. Patel was very nice and attentive to my elbow problem. He also told me I could come to him for the problem I have with my shoulders.
July 19, 2025
5
When I left the doctor's office, I was completely satisfied with my experience. Thank you.
July 20, 2025
5
They showed really good care and took really good care of me. I've never had anybody take such good care of me like they did.
July 20, 2025
5
Great and friendly staff
July 21, 2025
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Nilay Patel, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2022
Rating
4.7
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Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Albany Medical College
Residency
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Fellowship
USC Orthopaedic Surgery Program
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar Douglas Hospital Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/nilay-patel-md
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