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
Accomplishments
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Aspiration of Cysts, Effusions
Carpal Tunnel Injections
Casting and Splinting
Corticosteroid
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Nerve Hydrodissection
Platelet Rich Plasma TherapyProlotherapy
Trigger Finger Injections
Trigger Point Injections
Viscosupplementation/Hyaluronic Acid
Abnormal Preparticipation Sports Physical Examination Workup
Apophysitis
Chest Pain and/or EKG Changes in the Athlete Workup
Diabetes Management in Athletes
Exercise-Induced Asthma or Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (work-up, clearance)
Gluteal Tendinopathy
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Hamstring Tendinopathy
IT Band Syndrome
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)Little League Elbow/Shoulder
Medial Epicondylitis (Pitcher's or Golfer's Elbow) Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (shin splints)Muscle Contusions and Hematomas
Osgood-Schlatter Disease OsteoarthritisOvertraining Syndrome
Patellar Tendonitis (Knee Tendonitis, Jumper's Knee)Plantar Fasciitis
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Return to Sport Management in Athletes with Infectious Disease
Return-to-Play and Sport-Specific Rehab Planning
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Sport-Related Concussions
Sports Cardiology and Clearance Evaluation
Sports Hernia
Stress Reactions and Early Stress Fractures without Displacement
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
Medical Degree, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine,, Stratford
Family Medicine, Rutgers RWJ Medical School, New Brunswick
Rutgers- Robert Wood Johnson Medical, Primary Care Sports Medicine, New Brunswick