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Nimesh Patel, MD, Ophthalmology, Boston, MA, UMHC - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

NimeshPatelMD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

Retinal Disease

Pediatric and Adult Retina Specialist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Boston Children's Hospital. Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School

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Summary

  • Dr. 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, 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 while completing vitreoretinal fellowship training.

    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.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
    University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2018 - 2019
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2015 - 2018
  • Mount Auburn Hospital
    Mount Auburn HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2014 - 2015
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2014, Doctor of Medicine
  • The University of Connecticut
    The University of ConnecticutBS, Biomedical Engineering/ Minor in English, Summa Cum Laude, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Eye Drops May Stave Off Nearsightedness in Children
    Eye Drops May Stave Off Nearsightedness in ChildrenFebruary 14th, 2023
  • Think Medically About Macular Holes
    Think Medically About Macular HolesAugust 12th, 2022

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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Nimesh Patel, Dr. Nimesh Patel, MD, Dr. N Patel