- Areas of Practice:
- Ear Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Dr. Nilesh Patel
Dr. Nilesh Patel is a leading ear, nose, and throat doctor providing the best otolaryngology care to patients throughout the midtown, New York area. His current focus is in treating sinus and allergy problems with medical therapy and outpatient procedures such as balloon sinuplasty and turbinate reduction, while avoiding in hospital surgery whenever possible. The practice utilizes the latest technological advances in otolaryngology.
He attended the prestigious Sophie Davis School of Medicine accelerated seven year BS/MD program and graduated from the New York University School of Medicine in 1995. After completing a general surgery internship at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn in 1996, he remained there to complete specialty training in otolaryngology- head and neck surgery residency in 2000.
Dr. Patel is board certified in otolaryngology head and neck surgery and is active in the otolaryngology department at New York University Langone Medical Center. He currently serves as Chairman of the Medical Board at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. He has also previously served on the Medical Board as Surgeon Director and Secretary.
Dr. Patel has authored publications in otolaryngology journals and textbooks. He has also presented at various otolaryngology meetings.
When it comes to caring for his patients, he truly considers it a partnership. He enjoys educating and involving patients in their own care. His philosophy involves not only treating the acute illness, but to search for ways to prevent it from occurring again.
His passions outside of medicine include playing guitar with his band, working on cars, running, and coaching his children in baseball and softball.
Education & Training
- Sophie Davis School of Medicine
- New York University School of Medicine
- State University of New York Health Science Center
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology
Teaching Appointments
- Clinical assistant professor of otolaryngology at the New York University School of Medicine
- Clinical assistant professor of otolaryngology at New York Medical College
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngology
Hospital Affiliations
- NYU Langone Health
- Mount Sinai
Honors & Awards
- NY Top Docs (2019 – Present)
Ear
- Hearing loss
- Vertigo & balance disorders
- Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
- Fluid/recurrent infections
- Ear tubes
- Ear drum perforations
- Disorders of the hearing bones
- Congenital deformities (lop ear, pits )
- Cysts and tumors
- Skin cancers
- Ear wax
- External ear canal problems
Nose and Sinus
- Nasal allergies
- Recurrent sinus infections
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Cosmetic nasal surgery
Throat
- Recurrent sore throats
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Swallowing problems
- Hoarseness
- Vocal nodules
- Tumors of the voice box
- Throat cancer
- Sleep
- Diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea
- Treatment of upper airway obstruction
- Snoring
Head and Neck
- Tumors of the salivary glands
- Skin tumors
- Tumors of the mouth and voice box
- Treatment of thyroid and parathyroid tumors
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
“Dr Patel really knows what he is doing. He explained every step prior to the procedure, during and after it. He is a truly compassionate, and dedicated doctor.”
“I have been going to him for years now, recommend him to everyone. They accommodate my working schedule with early appointments, he’s easy to get to.”
“Dr. Patel is excellent. I was in a lot of pain and he treated me with care, patiently, and expertly. I saw 3 other ENT doctors who misdiagnosed me. Highly recommended.”