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Dr. Nehal Patel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
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Dr. Nehal Patel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in McAllen, TX.
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Dr. Nehal Patel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
McAllen, TX
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27 years of experience
Dr. Nehal Patel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in McAllen, TX.

About

Dr. Patel graduated from MUMBAI UNIVERSITY / BOMBAY HOSPITAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. Dr. Nehal Patel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in McAllen, TX and has 27 years experience. Dr. Patel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Cornerstone Regional Hospital, Driscoll Childrens Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center, South Texas Health System Edinburg and VHS Harlingen Hospital Company. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Hypertensive Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Patel's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Patel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Patel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Iridocyclitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Iridocyclitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypotony of Eye
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Harada's Disease
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Choice POS
    National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Valley Retina Institute P.A.
    1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, McAllen, TX 78503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 631-9134
  2. 2 S.G.Krishnan M.D. & Associates
    1331 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 631-8875
  3. 3 Office
    1113 Central Blvd Ste E, Brownsville, TX 78520
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 504-1202
  4. 4 Eye Center Optical
    1205 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 423-2100

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel
4.1
Based on 10 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Jul 24, 2023
I have been seeing Dr. Patel for over 10 years, he is an excellent physician, he is very kind, caring and compassionate. He is a true professional! Always answers all my questions in great detail.
Dolores Simmons — Jul 24, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • MUMBAI UNIVERSITY / BOMBAY HOSPITAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nehal Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Patel frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Hypertensive Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nehal Patel, MD is affiliated with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Cornerstone Regional Hospital, Driscoll Childrens Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center, South Texas Health System Edinburg and VHS Harlingen Hospital Company.

Yes, Dr. Nehal Patel, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

    5501 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX

  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

    101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX

  • Cornerstone Regional Hospital

    2302 Cornerstone Blvd, Edinburg, TX

  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital

    3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX

  • Mission Regional Medical Center

    900 S Bryan Rd, Mission, TX

  • South Texas Health System Edinburg

    1102 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX

  • VHS Harlingen Hospital Company

    2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX