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Dr. Hitesh Patel, MD

Dr. Hitesh Patel, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Hitesh Patel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Edison, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as JFK University Medical Center and Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 112 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (112 reviews)

Practice

228 Plainfield Ave Edison, NJ 08817
Telehealth available
(732) 985-5155

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Patel specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

4.1

112 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
77%
77%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
1%
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1 Star
22%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Apr 28, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Betty M. – Oct 24, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
SM – Feb 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Christine Saba – Oct 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
North Brunswick, NJ – May 04, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Monroe Township, NJ – Feb 24, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sar P in Kendall Park, NJ – Dec 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rupal Babaria in Hillsborough NJ – Aug 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Hitesh Patel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Edison, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Crozer Chester Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Gujarati

  • Hindi

  • Punjabi

  • Spanish

  • Urdu

  • Top third of class in medical school, 1993

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Locations

Practice

Patel Eye Associates LLC228 Plainfield Ave Edison, NJ 08817
1
Office3084 State Route 27 Ste 4 Kendall Park, NJ 08824
2
Surgical Specialists at Princeton LLC136 Main St Ste 100 Princeton, NJ 08540
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell

    1 Capital Way
    Pennington, NJ 08534

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Capital Health-East Trenton

    601 Hamilton Ave
    Trenton, NJ 08629

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • JFK University Medical Center

    65 James St
    Edison, NJ 08820
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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