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

  • Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Biography

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

Publications

Elsevier pure profile

Publications

  • Reminder cards improve physician documentation of obesity but not obesity counseling

    Family medicine
    1. Nicholas Shungu
    2. Marshal N. Miller
    3. Geoffrey Mills
    4. Neesha Patel
    5. Amanda de la Paz
    6. Victoria Rose
    7. Jill Kropa
    8. Rina Edi
    9. Emily Levy
    10. Margaret Crenshaw
    11. Chris Hwang

  • The effect of living in the united states on body mass index in refugee patients

    Journal of health care for the poor and underserved
    1. Beth Careyva
    2. Marianna La Noue
    3. Mafudia Bangura
    4. Amanda de la Paz
    5. Amy Gee
    6. Neesha Patel
    7. Geoffrey Mills