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Nilay Patel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with Wellstar Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. His clinical expertise includes arthroscopic procedures of the knee and shoulder, shoulder replacement, sports medicine, fracture care, and general orthopedics.
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
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
4.7
Based on 578 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.87
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.85
Listened to me carefully
4.83
Shared the right amount of information
4.72
Earned my trust
4.68
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Patient Reviews
5
Super friendly and very professional group! Glad I went here!
July 18, 2024
5
No complaints
July 17, 2024
5
My visit at Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Paulding was . Everyone in were very professional and extremely nice
July 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
July 10, 2024
5
Could not ask for any better .the doc tor was so truthful.so happy I find this office. GOD BLESS
July 4, 2024
5
The staff was very professional. I didn't have to wait to get an X-ray or see the doctor.
July 3, 2024
5
Dr Patel has always been very professional and personable, I highly recommend anyone that needs to use him to go ahead and do it.
June 30, 2024
5
Thae Doctor and staff were great.
June 29, 2024
5
I was very satisfied with the diagnoseI received from the Dr thanks for so young and smart Drs
June 28, 2024
5
The front office staff were very helpful and friendly especially during the fire drill. Dawna was especially friendly and Dr. Patel was very kind. The x-ray technician was wonderful too. I had a great day.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr. Patel is amazing. He helped me get rid of my knee pain.
June 24, 2024
5
Dr. Patel did his research in my case, took pics and quickly came up with game plan. I was in and out throughly satisfied. AWESOME!!!
June 22, 2024
5
I love their mannerism and their professionalism.
June 20, 2024
5
I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone that was staffed today from the front desk receptionist to the check out personnel. Everyone was very welcoming polite and professional. Thank you Tiffany for understanding and to Dr. Patel he was very professional and kind to me. I absolutely enjoyed my visit and this is what matters the most when you are surrounded by people who genuinely care and shows appreciation this is what makes people feel comfortable. Therefore, knowing that you are surrounded by good energy. Thank you again for everything.
June 19, 2024
5
Dr. Patel was real nice, the nurses were real nice, and I would like to have him for my doctors all the time because he was real good. And everybody was real friendly and real nice to me. They treated me real nice and I love that. God bless him. Keep up the good work.
June 19, 2024
5
I had a pleasant experience all around. I was very impressed and happy with the staff and the position.
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Nilay Patel is the best orthopedic Dr. He is not only EXCELLENT at what he does, he is very caring and takes time to answer all your questions. I have recommended him to all my family and friends. The front staff is amazing they are always very friendly and helpful. The entire experience with this practice.
June 15, 2024
5
Satisfaction
June 14, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
June 14, 2024
5
Hey, Dr. Patel did a fantastic job, very satisfied with his service. Thank you.
June 12, 2024
5
The staff was very friendly and helpful
June 12, 2024
5
We feel comfortable and relaxed while in the. Wellstar facility.
June 9, 2024
5
Everyone that I encountered was very professional and very courteous making it a very pleasant experience
June 8, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and professional.
June 7, 2024
5
Dr Patel is professional, friendly and very informative!all the ladies in the front are extremely wonderful too?
June 7, 2024
4
happy
June 7, 2024
5
The experience was really nice we were in and out ? very pleased
June 2, 2024
5
Check in and check out staff excellent
June 5, 2024
5
Nurse was very nice,thoughtful and helpful.She explained everything and made me feel at ease
June 1, 2024
5
He is a very knowledgeable and professional doctor and I appreciate he attending to me and listening to what I have to say
May 31, 2024
5
Super friendly and very professional group! Glad I went here!
July 18, 2024
5
No complaints
July 17, 2024
5
My visit at Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Paulding was . Everyone in were very professional and extremely nice
July 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
July 10, 2024
5
Could not ask for any better .the doc tor was so truthful.so happy I find this office. GOD BLESS
July 4, 2024
5
The staff was very professional. I didn't have to wait to get an X-ray or see the doctor.
July 3, 2024
5
Dr Patel has always been very professional and personable, I highly recommend anyone that needs to use him to go ahead and do it.
June 30, 2024
5
Thae Doctor and staff were great.
June 29, 2024
5
I was very satisfied with the diagnoseI received from the Dr thanks for so young and smart Drs
June 28, 2024
5
The front office staff were very helpful and friendly especially during the fire drill. Dawna was especially friendly and Dr. Patel was very kind. The x-ray technician was wonderful too. I had a great day.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr. Patel is amazing. He helped me get rid of my knee pain.
June 24, 2024
5
Dr. Patel did his research in my case, took pics and quickly came up with game plan. I was in and out throughly satisfied. AWESOME!!!
June 22, 2024
5
I love their mannerism and their professionalism.
June 20, 2024
5
I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone that was staffed today from the front desk receptionist to the check out personnel. Everyone was very welcoming polite and professional. Thank you Tiffany for understanding and to Dr. Patel he was very professional and kind to me. I absolutely enjoyed my visit and this is what matters the most when you are surrounded by people who genuinely care and shows appreciation this is what makes people feel comfortable. Therefore, knowing that you are surrounded by good energy. Thank you again for everything.
June 19, 2024
5
Dr. Patel was real nice, the nurses were real nice, and I would like to have him for my doctors all the time because he was real good. And everybody was real friendly and real nice to me. They treated me real nice and I love that. God bless him. Keep up the good work.
June 19, 2024
5
I had a pleasant experience all around. I was very impressed and happy with the staff and the position.
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Nilay Patel is the best orthopedic Dr. He is not only EXCELLENT at what he does, he is very caring and takes time to answer all your questions. I have recommended him to all my family and friends. The front staff is amazing they are always very friendly and helpful. The entire experience with this practice.
June 15, 2024
5
Satisfaction
June 14, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
June 14, 2024
5
Hey, Dr. Patel did a fantastic job, very satisfied with his service. Thank you.
June 12, 2024
5
The staff was very friendly and helpful
June 12, 2024
5
We feel comfortable and relaxed while in the. Wellstar facility.
June 9, 2024
5
Everyone that I encountered was very professional and very courteous making it a very pleasant experience
June 8, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and professional.
June 7, 2024
5
Dr Patel is professional, friendly and very informative!all the ladies in the front are extremely wonderful too?
June 7, 2024
5
The experience was really nice we were in and out ? very pleased
June 2, 2024
5
Check in and check out staff excellent
June 5, 2024
5
Nurse was very nice,thoughtful and helpful.She explained everything and made me feel at ease
June 1, 2024
5
He is a very knowledgeable and professional doctor and I appreciate he attending to me and listening to what I have to say
May 31, 2024
4
happy
June 7, 2024
4
happy
June 7, 2024
5
Super friendly and very professional group! Glad I went here!
July 18, 2024
5
No complaints
July 17, 2024
5
My visit at Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Paulding was . Everyone in were very professional and extremely nice
July 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
July 10, 2024
5
Could not ask for any better .the doc tor was so truthful.so happy I find this office. GOD BLESS
July 4, 2024
5
The staff was very professional. I didn't have to wait to get an X-ray or see the doctor.
July 3, 2024
5
Dr Patel has always been very professional and personable, I highly recommend anyone that needs to use him to go ahead and do it.
June 30, 2024
5
Thae Doctor and staff were great.
June 29, 2024
5
I was very satisfied with the diagnoseI received from the Dr thanks for so young and smart Drs
June 28, 2024
5
The front office staff were very helpful and friendly especially during the fire drill. Dawna was especially friendly and Dr. Patel was very kind. The x-ray technician was wonderful too. I had a great day.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr. Patel is amazing. He helped me get rid of my knee pain.
June 24, 2024
5
Dr. Patel did his research in my case, took pics and quickly came up with game plan. I was in and out throughly satisfied. AWESOME!!!
June 22, 2024
5
I love their mannerism and their professionalism.
June 20, 2024
5
I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone that was staffed today from the front desk receptionist to the check out personnel. Everyone was very welcoming polite and professional. Thank you Tiffany for understanding and to Dr. Patel he was very professional and kind to me. I absolutely enjoyed my visit and this is what matters the most when you are surrounded by people who genuinely care and shows appreciation this is what makes people feel comfortable. Therefore, knowing that you are surrounded by good energy. Thank you again for everything.
June 19, 2024
5
Dr. Patel was real nice, the nurses were real nice, and I would like to have him for my doctors all the time because he was real good. And everybody was real friendly and real nice to me. They treated me real nice and I love that. God bless him. Keep up the good work.
June 19, 2024
5
I had a pleasant experience all around. I was very impressed and happy with the staff and the position.
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Nilay Patel is the best orthopedic Dr. He is not only EXCELLENT at what he does, he is very caring and takes time to answer all your questions. I have recommended him to all my family and friends. The front staff is amazing they are always very friendly and helpful. The entire experience with this practice.
June 15, 2024
5
Satisfaction
June 14, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
June 14, 2024
5
Hey, Dr. Patel did a fantastic job, very satisfied with his service. Thank you.
June 12, 2024
5
The staff was very friendly and helpful
June 12, 2024
5
We feel comfortable and relaxed while in the. Wellstar facility.
June 9, 2024
5
Everyone that I encountered was very professional and very courteous making it a very pleasant experience
June 8, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and professional.
June 7, 2024
5
Dr Patel is professional, friendly and very informative!all the ladies in the front are extremely wonderful too?
June 7, 2024
5
The experience was really nice we were in and out ? very pleased
June 2, 2024
5
Check in and check out staff excellent
June 5, 2024
5
Nurse was very nice,thoughtful and helpful.She explained everything and made me feel at ease
June 1, 2024
5
He is a very knowledgeable and professional doctor and I appreciate he attending to me and listening to what I have to say
May 31, 2024
5
Super friendly and very professional group! Glad I went here!
July 18, 2024
5
No complaints
July 17, 2024
5
My visit at Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Paulding was . Everyone in were very professional and extremely nice
July 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
July 10, 2024
5
Could not ask for any better .the doc tor was so truthful.so happy I find this office. GOD BLESS
July 4, 2024
5
The staff was very professional. I didn't have to wait to get an X-ray or see the doctor.
July 3, 2024
5
Dr Patel has always been very professional and personable, I highly recommend anyone that needs to use him to go ahead and do it.
June 30, 2024
5
Thae Doctor and staff were great.
June 29, 2024
5
I was very satisfied with the diagnoseI received from the Dr thanks for so young and smart Drs
June 28, 2024
5
The front office staff were very helpful and friendly especially during the fire drill. Dawna was especially friendly and Dr. Patel was very kind. The x-ray technician was wonderful too. I had a great day.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr. Patel is amazing. He helped me get rid of my knee pain.
June 24, 2024
5
Dr. Patel did his research in my case, took pics and quickly came up with game plan. I was in and out throughly satisfied. AWESOME!!!
June 22, 2024
5
I love their mannerism and their professionalism.
June 20, 2024
5
I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone that was staffed today from the front desk receptionist to the check out personnel. Everyone was very welcoming polite and professional. Thank you Tiffany for understanding and to Dr. Patel he was very professional and kind to me. I absolutely enjoyed my visit and this is what matters the most when you are surrounded by people who genuinely care and shows appreciation this is what makes people feel comfortable. Therefore, knowing that you are surrounded by good energy. Thank you again for everything.
June 19, 2024
5
Dr. Patel was real nice, the nurses were real nice, and I would like to have him for my doctors all the time because he was real good. And everybody was real friendly and real nice to me. They treated me real nice and I love that. God bless him. Keep up the good work.
June 19, 2024
5
I had a pleasant experience all around. I was very impressed and happy with the staff and the position.
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Nilay Patel is the best orthopedic Dr. He is not only EXCELLENT at what he does, he is very caring and takes time to answer all your questions. I have recommended him to all my family and friends. The front staff is amazing they are always very friendly and helpful. The entire experience with this practice.
June 15, 2024
5
Satisfaction
June 14, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
June 14, 2024
5
Hey, Dr. Patel did a fantastic job, very satisfied with his service. Thank you.
June 12, 2024
5
The staff was very friendly and helpful
June 12, 2024
5
We feel comfortable and relaxed while in the. Wellstar facility.
June 9, 2024
5
Everyone that I encountered was very professional and very courteous making it a very pleasant experience
June 8, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and professional.
June 7, 2024
5
Dr Patel is professional, friendly and very informative!all the ladies in the front are extremely wonderful too?
June 7, 2024
4
happy
June 7, 2024
5
Check in and check out staff excellent
June 5, 2024
5
The experience was really nice we were in and out ? very pleased
June 2, 2024
5
Nurse was very nice,thoughtful and helpful.She explained everything and made me feel at ease
June 1, 2024
5
He is a very knowledgeable and professional doctor and I appreciate he attending to me and listening to what I have to say
May 31, 2024
5
He is a very knowledgeable and professional doctor and I appreciate he attending to me and listening to what I have to say
May 31, 2024
5
Nurse was very nice,thoughtful and helpful.She explained everything and made me feel at ease
June 1, 2024
5
The experience was really nice we were in and out ? very pleased
June 2, 2024
5
Check in and check out staff excellent
June 5, 2024
4
happy
June 7, 2024
5
Dr Patel is professional, friendly and very informative!all the ladies in the front are extremely wonderful too?
June 7, 2024
5
Everyone was kind and professional.
June 7, 2024
5
Everyone that I encountered was very professional and very courteous making it a very pleasant experience
June 8, 2024
5
We feel comfortable and relaxed while in the. Wellstar facility.
June 9, 2024
5
The staff was very friendly and helpful
June 12, 2024
5
Hey, Dr. Patel did a fantastic job, very satisfied with his service. Thank you.
June 12, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
June 14, 2024
5
Satisfaction
June 14, 2024
5
Dr. Nilay Patel is the best orthopedic Dr. He is not only EXCELLENT at what he does, he is very caring and takes time to answer all your questions. I have recommended him to all my family and friends. The front staff is amazing they are always very friendly and helpful. The entire experience with this practice.
June 15, 2024
5
I had a pleasant experience all around. I was very impressed and happy with the staff and the position.
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Patel was real nice, the nurses were real nice, and I would like to have him for my doctors all the time because he was real good. And everybody was real friendly and real nice to me. They treated me real nice and I love that. God bless him. Keep up the good work.
June 19, 2024
5
I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone that was staffed today from the front desk receptionist to the check out personnel. Everyone was very welcoming polite and professional. Thank you Tiffany for understanding and to Dr. Patel he was very professional and kind to me. I absolutely enjoyed my visit and this is what matters the most when you are surrounded by people who genuinely care and shows appreciation this is what makes people feel comfortable. Therefore, knowing that you are surrounded by good energy. Thank you again for everything.
June 19, 2024
5
I love their mannerism and their professionalism.
June 20, 2024
5
Dr. Patel did his research in my case, took pics and quickly came up with game plan. I was in and out throughly satisfied. AWESOME!!!
June 22, 2024
5
Dr. Patel is amazing. He helped me get rid of my knee pain.
June 24, 2024
5
I was very satisfied with the diagnoseI received from the Dr thanks for so young and smart Drs
June 28, 2024
5
The front office staff were very helpful and friendly especially during the fire drill. Dawna was especially friendly and Dr. Patel was very kind. The x-ray technician was wonderful too. I had a great day.
June 28, 2024
5
Thae Doctor and staff were great.
June 29, 2024
5
Dr Patel has always been very professional and personable, I highly recommend anyone that needs to use him to go ahead and do it.
June 30, 2024
5
The staff was very professional. I didn't have to wait to get an X-ray or see the doctor.
July 3, 2024
5
Could not ask for any better .the doc tor was so truthful.so happy I find this office. GOD BLESS
July 4, 2024
5
Excellent service
July 10, 2024
5
My visit at Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Paulding was . Everyone in were very professional and extremely nice
July 14, 2024
5
No complaints
July 17, 2024
5
Super friendly and very professional group! Glad I went here!