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Nilay K Patel

Nilay K Patel, MD

Interventional Cardiology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Nilay K Patel

Dr. Nilay Patel is an interventional and structural cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Instructor at Harvard Medical School.

He is passionate about the interventional management of patients with complex coronary artery disease and a broad spectrum of structural heart disease. He utilizes cutting-edge tools to perform percutaneous coronary intervention, transcatheter valve replacement and repairs as well as transcatheter closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO), atrial septal defects (ASD) and paravalvular leaks. He is a member of the multidisciplinary Heart Valve Program at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Patel obtained his BA from Brown University followed by his MD from the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Patel then completed his internal medicine residency and chief medical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School. Thereafter, he completed fellowships in general cardiology, interventional cardiology and structural heart disease at Massachusetts General Hospital. He currently serves as the Associate Program Director for the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship.

Dr. Patel's research interests center around novel device therapy and clinical outcomes following transcatheter valve therapies. He has authored recent publications in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, JAMA Cardiology, Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Cardiology Clinic
    • 52 Second Avenue, Green Building, Suite 520, Waltham, MA 02451
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  2. Massachusetts General Interventional Cardiology Clinic at the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 5th Floor, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Medicine, 2021
  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiovascular Disease, 2017
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2015
  • Medical Education: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Interventional Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
  • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

128 ratings, 65 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Excellent Provider and Excellent Service.

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Keep up the good work

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    The best!

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr. Patel and Dr. [redacted] warm, caring and approachable. They explained the procedure as well as alternatives, weighing risks and benefits. They continuously asked for questions and feedback. I left the appointment confident that I was in good hands.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Very impressed with Dr Patel and I'm happy for his referral from my cardiologist

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Very impressed with the doctors that I met with. He was ver attentive and personable.

  • Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Dr. Patel was professional, thorough, thoughtful and highly knowledgeable. He spent as much time with me as I desired and explained everything to me clearly and in excellent detail.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. Patel along with the staff in Cardiology are an amazing group of people. They are efficient, knowledgeable and don't mind listening to an old lady like me babbling! I considered myself to be blessed with their care.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr Patel is a rock star as a Cardiac Interventionist in terms of thoroughness, knowledge, compassion, and thoughtfulness!

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    First experience with the doctors. Their approach and professionalism is something I have never experienced.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr. Patel is a superb practitioner. I feel lucky to be his patient.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    The heart team was excellent. I have nothing but respect for their preparedness, availability and knowledge.

  • Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Very thorough and listened to what I had to say. Explained everything so that we could understand.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Fantastic conversation addressing all concerns and questions. Looking forward to future visits.

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Very considerate and willing to discuss options.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    I feel Dr. Patel was knowledgeable. He took his time. He explained everything, made me feel confident in him, was practical about how he would go about the procedure and how he would do the procedure as if he was caring for one of his own family members, which made me feel comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Very confident with Dr. Patel. I am fortunate to be able to get a very timely appointment with him.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Patel was great!!

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    I thought he was very thorough in explaining my condition and made me feel comfortable and confident regarding my upcoming procedure.

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    i was incredibly impressed that Dr. Patel had really gone through many years of my history prior to meeting w me. First Dr. ever (?) that has done that!!!

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    I was very impressed with Dr. Patel's warmth and clarity of explanation of my condition and the benefits and drawbacks of the surgery that we are planning to do. I was very, very impressed with him.

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr Patel was fully aware of my medical history and took the time to express my complex situation in simple terms.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Exceptional visit. We were very impressed with the care from this team. They gave us more information than previous providers as to my condition. Very grateful.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    He was very good at explaining things as to what was going to happen. I felt very comfortable with him and the answers to my questions and concerns.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr.Patel was an excellent communicator, listened attentively, answered questions, and was kind, knowledgeable and compassionate

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    This was my first appointment with a cardiologist. Dr. Patel sat with me and explained everything about my echocardiogram and, with his calm demeanor, he showed me videos and pictures of my echocardiogram and explained exactly what was happening in my heart. He put my mind at rest about needing imminent surgery and gave me a prognosis of possibly needing it in a couple of years. He also ordered a CT scan to make sure my arteries are ok and ordered another echocardiogram for next year before I see him again. He was patient and answered all of my questions and spent a lot of time with me.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr Patel provided a lot of important information about what I am going through. He was clear and easy to understand. He took his time and made sure I had all of my concerns addressed

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    I was so impressed with Dr Patel and Dr [redacted]. It was a great pleasure to listen to their expertise in the heart valve field.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr. Patel was wonderful and I'm just so glad that I've got him as my doctor. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Initially, I met with Dr. Patel's fellow who was comprehensive, knowledgeable, and courteous, and very helpful, as was Dr. Patel when I met with him. I couldn't ask for a better experience.

  • Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr. Nilay explained the diagnosis of the problem very clearly and in a manner that I was able to understand it. This is always the case when I have an appointment with him.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Excellent care

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    The provider was very professional and well explained my situation and the next steps that need to be taken!

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    I saw both Dr Patel & Dr [redacted] at the same time. Both of them were very complete when describing problems censure to me. They also showed an animated version of procedure which helped to clarify their descriptions. They spoke but listened attentively to my questions & answered that I asked. Very comfortable meeting with them.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    UNBELIEVABLE Skill!!!!

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Very good education and respect.

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    I was not sure what to expect. I was put at ease by Dr. Patel. Everything was explained in a manner that made understanding it easy. There was not a thing left unsaid. When we left the appointment we had an important decision but we had all the knowledge of what each choice meant, which was a great help.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    The doctor was very clear in his explanation of my condition and future treatment needed

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    He was knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    I was very impressed with Dr Patel. He was very caring and really listened to what I had to say and answered all my questions. He took his time and made sure I understood everything, and that I was comfortable with the plan. I never felt rushed or not heard! I left my appointment feeling confident in him and the plan!

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    I'm very impressed. Very courteous,and a great listener

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Dr. Patel is a very good doctor, listening, attentive, and good advice. He's very caring, general, I should say. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    EXCELLENT SERVICE , DR. NILAY PATEL, INTELLIGENTlY, SMART AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW. HIS MARK AAAAAAAAAAAAA+

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    I was extremely impressed with Dr. Patel. He's an amazing listener, a great communicator, explaining my situation and really putting me at ease in terms of the procedures that will need to be done. I and my husband were both extremely impressed and feel very confident that he is going to be a wonderful doctor for us.

  • Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Great provider, thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Patel and Dr. [redacted] were amazing. Such kindness and caring during the visit. We discussed everything that would take place during my procedure. Very informed, professional, and downright amazing. I am so happy that they will be doing my procedure. They made me feel so comfortable and at ease. Simply the BEST!!!

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    I found Dr. Patel right down to earth, explained it on a layman's level so it was completely understandable. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    I felt confident that i was in good hands.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Very pleasant and respectful

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr Patel was very well informed and experienced he spent time asking questions and invited me to also ask questions and listened to my concerns. Very professional and down to earth. I'm very pleased he'll be doing my sugergy.

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    She was very efficient. She asked me if I had allergies and she wasn't aware of it and she went looking in the chart and found something. So I did not end up with the procedure that day. I had to come back because I did have a reaction.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr. Patel was professional, yet engaging with his conversation. Easy to understand and spoke on a level everyone could understand. Did not rushed at any time. My appointment was for 8:45, and I was finished and home by 10:45. Such a well run office.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Was very comfortable dealing with him

  • Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Exceptional, caring, very clear in relating all information regarding my situation and my options. Extremely knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable and could easily ask questions. Instilled confidence and made my decision for the surgery very easy. Eased my concerns. Overall a wonderful doctor and excellent consult. Left with great insight and understanding. Thank you Dr Patel.

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Seems to be a very good replacement for retiring Dr [redacted].

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr. Patel made me feel very comfortable. He answered all my questions and concerns. I was very impressed by the amount of time he and Dr. [redacted] spent with me.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr. Patel was very thorough and spent enough time with me. He answered all my questions.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Couldn't ask for anything better Dr. Patel was so patient kind and so many of my questions I feel so comfortable having him for a doctor and at this point in my illness, it's extremely important that I understand and feel so comfortable. I'm so grateful to have Dr. Patel answering our families questions about my illness as well as they are so happy and comfortable thank you very much. I couldn't get any better.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    They were Great

  • Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    The care provider is an ideal doctor. He's totally familiar with my history. He greeted me with warmth and listening and explained my medical situation clearly and told me what to do next and in the future. I couldn't ask for more than he gave me. I'm very grateful.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Dr. Patel is an exceptional physician. He is empathic clearly very knowledgeable and is willing to answer questions. He is generous about sharing his time and knowledge of whats most current in regard to my cardiac issues. I feel lucky to have him as my cardiologist

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Great experience. Dr. Patel is clear and articulate. He explained things very clearly.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Best Doctor Patel