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Nirav Patel, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD

NiravK.PatelMDMS FRCS FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery Bethesda, MD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University

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  • Office

    6420 Rockledge Dr
    Ste 2200
    Bethesda, MD 20817
    Phone+1 240-762-5100

Summary

  • Hip and Knee Replacement and Reconstruction

Clinical Expertise

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

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, 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
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2016 - 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