Mr. Nilesh S. Patel, MD, Radiation Oncologist
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Mr. Nilesh S. Patel, MD

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

4/5(17)
10820 Parkside Dr Knoxville TN, 37934
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4/5

About

Dr. Nilesh Patel practices Radiation Oncology in Knoxville, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Patel specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.  Radiation is also used to treat certain non-malignant conditions.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Dr. Nilesh Patel completed his undergraduate studies at Baylor Univeristy in Waco, Texas with highest honors graduating summa cum laude. He then completed medical school at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX and finished his Radiation Oncology Residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA.

Upon completion of his Radiation Oncology training at Emory, Dr. Patel established his practice in 2007 and has been in Knoxville ever since. As a board-certified Radiation Oncologist, he is well-trained in diverse techniques including IMRT, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, SBRT, radiopharmaceuticals as well as proton therapy.

He is known for his down-to-earth personality and excellent rapport with his patients, staff, and colleagues. Dr. Patel has also been named among Knoxville’s Top Docs in Cityview Magazine on multiple occasions.

Dr. Patel has a strong passion for his profession and having settled here with his wife and 2 daughters, he hopes to serve the East Tennessee community for many more years to come.

Education and Training

Baylor College of Medicine 2002

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Throat Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Brain Tumor
  • Lung Cancer
  • Anal Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Wrinkle & Scar Improvement

Mr. Nilesh S. Patel, MD's Practice location

Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center

10820 Parkside Dr -
Knoxville, TN 37934
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New patients: 865-218-7081
Fax: 865-218-7084
https://www.tennovagreaterknoxvilledocs.com/doctors-providers/patel-nilesh-s-md-9117

Irene and Howard H. Baker Cancer Center

389 Forge Ridge Road -
Harrogate, TN 37752
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New patients: 423-869-0725
Fax: 423-869-9275

Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center

7551 Dannaher Drive -
Powell, TN 37849
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New patients: 865-859-7020
Fax: 865-859-7306
https://www.tennovanorthknoxville.com/

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Mr. Nilesh S. Patel, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiation Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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MIDDLESBORO APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITl

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