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Office
3602 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98405Phone+1 253-759-5555Fax+1 253-507-4337
Summary
- Dr. Niraj Patel is a fellowship trained ophthalmologist with subspecialties in cataract-related issues, cornea and external disease, and vision correction surgery. He completed his residency at the world famous Wills Eye Hospital and his fellowship at John Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah. Dr. Patel's publications have been cited extensively, showcasing his contributions to ophthalmology research. He has received several honors, including being recognized in Seattle's Top Doctors and Top Doctors by Castle Connolly over 10 years, and he holds fellowships with the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Education & Training
- University of Utah HealthFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1998 - 1999
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1995 - 1998
- University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1999 - Present
- WA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
- PA State Medical License 1996 - 2000
- UT State Medical License 1998 - 2000
- DE State Medical License 1997 - 1999
- MI State Medical License 1994 - 1995
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsCataract Development After Trabeculectomy With Mitomycin C: A 1-Year Study, by L. 'Daugeliene, T. Yamamoto, and Y. Kitazawa. Jpn J Ophthalmol 44:52–7, 2000Niraj P Patel
Survey of Ophthalmology. 2000-09-01 - 32 citationsComparison of visual results in initial and re-treatment laser in situ keratomileusis procedures for myopia and astigmatism.Niraj P Patel, Thomas E. Clinch, Jeffrey R Weis, Charles S Ahn, Maureen K. Lundergan
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2000-07-01 - 95 citationsIndications for and outcomes of repeat penetrating keratoplasty, 1989–1995Niraj P. Patel, Terry Kim, Christopher J. Rapuano, Elisabeth J. Cohen, Peter R. Laibson
Ophthalmology. 2000-04-01
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