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Nirav Patel, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital

NiravK.PatelMDMS FRCS

Orthopaedic Surgery Bethesda, MD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University

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Summary

  • Hip and Knee Replacement and Reconstruction

Clinical Expertise

  • Hip pain, Hip osteoarthritis, Quadriceps strain, Knee pain, Meniscal injuries of the knee, Knee osteoarthritis, Quadriceps tendon sprain, Joint steroid injections, Sports medicine, Hip injuries, Knee injuries, Infection of prosthetic joint, Patellar tendinitis, Joint pain, Hip conditions, Osteonecrosis of the hip , Quadriceps tendinopathy , Sports-related knee injuries, Meniscal cyst, Meniscectomy, Partial meniscectomy, Total knee arthroplasty , Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty , Knee arthroscopy, Patella tendon rupture, Quadriceps tendon tear, Total joint replacement, Hip joint arthroplasty, Hip and knee sports medicine, Hip surgery, Knee surgery, Knee reconstruction, Minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery, Joint preservation surgery, Revision hip surgery, Complex hip surgery, Total hip arthroplasty, Hip reconstruction, Revision knee surgery, Complex knee surgery, Knee arthroplasty, Patellofemoral arthroplasty, Quadriceps tendon repair, Patellar tendon rupture, Complex total joint replacement, Hip sports medicine, Hip sprains, Knee sports medicine, Knee sprains, Knee osteonecrosis, Arthroscopy, Partial knee arthroplasty, Runner's Knee

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2017 - 2018
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2016 - 2017
  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
    Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2015 - 2016
  • University of Bath, UK
    University of Bath, UKMS, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Merit, 2011 - 2016
  • Imperial College London (Northwest Thames Program), London, UK
    Imperial College London (Northwest Thames Program), London, UKResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery , 2009 - 2015
  • Birmingham University Medical School
    Birmingham University Medical SchoolClass of 2005, MD, Honors
  • University of Birmingham
    University of BirminghamBS, Physiology, 1st Class, 1999 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of CanadaFRCSC Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandFRCS Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Teacher Award: Best Teacher Class of 2024 Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School, 2021

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • VCU Health: Avoid Winter Injuries
    VCU Health: Avoid Winter InjuriesMay 24th, 2022
  • Optimization Protocols for TJA Reduce Prosthetic Joint Infection
    Optimization Protocols for TJA Reduce Prosthetic Joint InfectionMay 24th, 2022

Committees

  • Orthopaedic Champion, VCU Health Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) 2019 - 2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Hindi, French, Gujarati

Hospital Affiliations