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Nehi Patel, DO

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Nehi Patel

DO
Non-Operative Sports Medicine
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About Nehi Patel

Nehi Patel is a non-operative sports medicine physician at University Orthopaedic Associates. She brings a dynamic, patient-centered approach to musculoskeletal care, with specialized training in sports medicine and family medicine. Her clinical focus includes injury prevention, ultrasound-guided diagnostics and therapies and managing orthopaedic conditions through non-surgical solutions.

Dr. Patel completed her Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship at Rutgers- Robert Wood Johnson Medical school, where she served as a team physician for Division 1 athletes at Rutgers and Princeton Universities, as well as Piscataway High School.  She actively uses musculoskeletal ultrasound to guide diagnosis and treatment and is experienced in delivering injection therapies, including orthobiologics, to support recovery and performance.

Patients working with Nehi Patel can expect collaborative care tailored to their lifestyle, with an emphasis on functional recovery, athletic goals and long-term wellness.

Clinical Interests

  • Sports-related injuries and prevention strategies
  • Ultrasound-guided joint and soft tissue injections
  • Non-operative management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
  • Adolescent and adult orthopaedic care
  • Orthobiologic treatments for joint health

Accomplishments

  • Chief Resident, Rutgers RWJ Family Medicine Residency (2023–2024)
  • Board certified in Family Medicine (2024)
  • Fellowship-trained in Primary Care Sports Medicine (2024–2025)
  • Team Physician for Rutgers, Princeton and Piscataway High School
  • Presenter at AMSSM Conferences (case report + OA research)
  • Led QI initiative improving diabetic foot screening protocols
  • Co-author of peer-reviewed publications in Evidence-Based Practice and Research Journal of Medicinal Plants
  • Contributor to national SAMHSA naloxone training webinar (2020)
  • Co-author of Kids Quarantine Challenge Book (2021)
  • Member of AMSSM and AAFP

Additional Information:

Assistant: Prika Patel

Phone: 732-537-0909, ext. 1104

Email: PrikaP@uognj.com

Accepting New Patients:

No

Publications

Publications:

Patel, N., Kropa, J., Amico J, “What is the best type of oral solution for adults to consume during exercise to decrease dehydration effects?” Evidence- Based Practice 2023


Patel, N., Shah, P., Jain, N. (2021) Kids Quarantine Challenge Book


Peethambaran B., Badiab A., Nabbie F., Tettamanzi MC., Patel N., Jain N. Specific Cytotoxicity of a Novel

Arbutin Derivative from Myrothamnus flabellifolius Against Human Leukemia Cells. Research Journal of Medicinal Plants. 2016;10(6):396-402. doi:10.3923/rjmp.2016.396.402


Jermyn R., Ismaeil A., Patel, N. Implementing Best Practices for Co-Prescribing Naloxone in your Agency, Self-Paced Learning Module, SAMHSA-Naloxone Implementation Webinar, Rowan University Online Marketplace. April 2020. Available from: https://shop.rowan.edu/store/events/items/33340

Education

Education:

Medical Degree, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine,, Stratford

Residency:

Family Medicine, Rutgers RWJ Medical School, New Brunswick

Fellowships:

Rutgers- Robert Wood Johnson Medical, Primary Care Sports Medicine, New Brunswick