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Neesha Patel, M.D. (she/her)

Not currently accepting patients

  • Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Family Medicine
  • Geriatrics

Clinical focus

  • Aging and Geriatrics
  • Women's Health

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Large glass and brick building
Peter O. Kohler Pavilion
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About me

Dr. Patel is a family physician who provides care for the whole family. She finds having long-term relationships with her patients and their families very rewarding. She has special expertise in geriatrics and enjoys helping patients navigate the changes that come with aging and focus on quality of life. Dr. Patel relocated to Portland in 2020 after 14 years in Philadelphia. She enjoys spending time with her husband, reading and gardening.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2006, University of Florida
    • M.D., 2011, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

  • Residency

    • Family Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2014

  • Fellowship

    • Geriatrics, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2015

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • American Geriatrics Society
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (260 Ratings, 116 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. The assistant Rosalina was efficient and great with shot giving and blood drawing. Dr Neesha bedside manner is pleasantly personable and she seems able give guidance without judgement ( i.e discussion on covid vaccine).

  2. Dr Patel is engaging informative responsive respectful

  3. Dr. Patel listened carefully to my symptoms, asking clarifying questions. She gave me reassurance and arranged for two further follow-up tests.

  4. Dr Patel created a collaborative feeling with me that allowed me to feel well listened to, but also to receive the necessary information.

  5. Great listener. Takes my opinion seriously. Great care really.

  6. Dr Patel is an exceedingly clinician. She is very knowledgeable, patient, kind and thorough.

  7. Very thorough and engaging

  8. She has a calm and interested nature.

  9. Clinician was familiar with my situation, had my chart in front of her for referral, was very clear to what we would discuss, was very helpful and in all , this was an outstanding visit.

  10. Good listener, offered excellent recommendations for possible treatment of pain

  11. I have recommended OHSU and Dr. Patel specifically to my family and friends.

  12. Delightful. Sincere, caring, extremely knowledgeable and aware of current research applying to my Issues. Very easy to talk with.Professional.Great with time management.

  13. The medical world would be a better place if everyone could have a clinician like Dr. Patel.

  14. Dr Patel is wonderful, patient and present in our appointments. Just lovely.

  15. She really listens, she is very knowledgeable, and she spends time getting to know me and my issues.

  16. Dr. Patel took time and addressed concerns with care and skill

  17. She took a lot of time to discuss my concerns

  18. First visit - she seemed interested in my history and had reviewed some of my chart notes. All went well.

  19. Good listener, competent, intelligent. I was pleased because I was newly reassigned to this new permanent Dr. After my longtime Dr leaving.

  20. She is personable and knowledgable. She takes the time to explain things and I never feel rushed.

  21. ProfessionalCaringKnowledgeable

  22. Dr. Patel is very patient with a warm personality. She explains in detail that is easy to understand and comforting to a patient,Thank you.

  23. Dr. Neesha Patel is an absolutely outstanding physician. She is professional, demonstrates her knowledge and expertise, is thorough, follows through, and is personable, kind, and attentive.

  24. Very thorough explaining all issues

  25. I feel that I was seen'. The Doctor was warm' and engaged in her manner. Too often these days it seems like an appointment is just a check list. This felt more productive.

  26. New for me . Professional and concerned. Good follow through on results of tests done.

  27. Dr. Patel has all the qualities I want In a PCP: she Is warm, kind, smart, thorough, patient, and compassionate. She explains issues clearly, in non-alarming ways. She's an excellent physician and a lovely person..

  28. Dr. Patel was wonderful as always, taking the time to listen to my concerns and descriptions of my symptoms, and then addressing them very directly with clear explanations as to her line of thinking.

  29. Dr. Patel listens. Her responses to questions are intelligent and articulate. As are her discussions and instructions.

  30. Dr. Patel was very caring, and offered good guidance in my issues. She took all the time we needed and I never felt rushed which can be unusual for many health care providers.