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Niraj Patel, MD, Ophthalmology, Tacoma, WA

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Ophthalmology Tacoma, WA

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

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  • Office

    3602 S 19th St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Phone+1 253-759-5555
    Fax+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 Health
    University of Utah HealthFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1995 - 1998
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - Present
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1996 - 2000
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1998 - 2000
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 1997 - 1999
  • MI State Medical License
    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

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