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

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

4/5(17)
389 Forge Ridge Road Harrogate TN, 37752
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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

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

-Experience in conventional radiation therapy, 3D Conformal therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), LINAC-based stereotactic radiosurgery, fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapyGamma Knife radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, IGRT, Xofigo, VMAT, Proton therapy – Pencil beam scanning technique-Brachytherapy: Prostate Seed implantation, Tandem & Ovoid implantation, interstitial brachytherapy for gynecological and soft tissue sarcomas, vaginal cylinder HDR, endobronchial HDR, endovascular HDR, cervical HDR via tandem and ring techniqueEstablished Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program (SRS/SBRT) at Physicians Regional Medical Center and Turkey Creek Medical Center – Tennova Healthcare (Knoxville, TN) Fiducial Marker placement for prostate, SpaceOAR Gel placement

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Medical Director - Radiation Oncology Tennova 2023 - Present
  • Medical Director Men's Health Center (Tennova and TUA) 2012 - 2019

Awards

  • SpaceOAR Center of Excellence 2024 Boston Scientific 
  • CityView Knoxville Top Docs 2024 CityView Magazine 
  • Best of Tennessee Top Docs 2024 Best of Tennessee Magazine 

Treatments

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

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Radiation Oncology  
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • BAPS Charities

Areas of research

  1. PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

 

  1. Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Image-Guided Radiotherapy.  Presentation at TRAT 31st Education Conference.  Gatlinburg, TN.  October 18th, 2013.

  1. Advanced Techniques in Radiation Oncology.  Education Program focusing on Stereotactic Radiotherapy and Image-Guided Radiotherapy.  Knoxville, TN.  May 2nd 2013 and October 16, 2012.

  1. Prostate Cancer:  Understanding risk factors and treatments.  Educational Program conducted at North Knoxville Medical Center – June 25, 2008

  1. Prostate Cancer:  Understanding risk factors and treatments.  Educational Program conducted at Turkey Creek Medical Center – June 27, 2008

  1. High Dose Rate Brachytherapy in the Management of Benign Endobronchial Stenosis.  Oral Presentation at Emory University Department of Radiation Oncology Resident Research Day – April 19, 2007. 

  1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists.  Presentation on Soft Tissue Sarcomas given for continuing  medical education.  Emory University- Department of Radiation Oncology.  Atlanta, GA- 10/6/2006.

  1. Single Fraction or Fractionated Stereotactic Irradiation in the Management of Glomus Jugulare Tumors.  Patel Nilesh, Mattox D, Olson J, Oyesiku N, Marcus R, Crocker Ian.  

Poster presentation at American Radium Society- Maui, Hawaii:  May 6-10, 2006

Poster Presentation at Winship Cancer Institute Scientific Symposium- Atlanta, GA:  October 20, 2005

  1. The Application of Nanotechnology to Flow Cytometry.  Oral Presentation at Emory University Department of Radiation Oncology Resident Research Day- April 20, 2006.  Awarded 3rd Place for Outstanding Research Presentation.

  1. Medical Physics Program: The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in cooperation     with the Department of Radiation Oncology of the Emory University School of Medicine, created a Master of Science in Medical Physics (M.S.M.P.) degree program. The program is offered by Georgia Tech’s Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Program in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.   Class Title and Number: Georgia Tech MP 8101/8102/8103: Clinical Internship in Radiation Therapy - Clinical Instruction on Lymphomas/Sarcomas: June 2005

  1. Patel N, Teh BS, Powell S, Lu HH, Amato R, Butler EB.  Rare case of metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma to the pituitary.  Urology.  2003 Aug; 62(2):352.

 

 

  1. RESEARCH

  1. Basic Science Research Elective:  The Application of Quantum Dot Nanotechnology in Flow Cytometry Techniques.  Preceptor:  K. Sean Kimbro, PhD.  Emory University School of Medicine.  Winship Cancer Institute.  July 2005-September 2005.

  1. The Impact of IMRT in the Management of Patients with Rectal Cancer.  Nilesh Patel M.D,   Jerome Landry M.D,  Zach Fowler M.D.

  1. Abstract submitted ASTRO Scientific Meeting- Atlanta, GA October 2004

 Accepted for alternate poster presentation at Radiological Society of North America-    Chicago, IL:  November 2004      

  

 3.   Clinical Research Elective:  Department of Radiation Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine 

Preceptor:  Bin S. Teh, MD.  Performed clinical research on acute and late toxicities and PSA control status post treatment in prostate cancer patients following intensity modulated radiation therapy and radioactive gold seed implant.  July 2001

 

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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