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Dr. Niraj Patel, MD

Dr. Niraj Patel, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Niraj Patel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. He is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Locations

Pacific Northwest Eye Associates

Pacific Northwest Eye Associates3602 S 19th St Tacoma, WA 98405
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New Patient?
(253) 366-5859

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Patel specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

4.5

28 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
11%
11%

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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
4 people found this helpful
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Ann M Murphy – Sep 13, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aj. K. – Aug 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Penni Newman – Jun 26, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tacoma – Jul 12, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tacoma, WA – Apr 02, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tacoma, WA – Jan 27, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Niraj Patel is a fellowship trained corneal and vision correction surgery specialist who has been in private practice at since 2001. He currently works at Pacific Northwest Eye Associates and has dedicated his practice to vision correction...read more

biography

Dr. Patel enjoys family time, golfing, hiking, and traveling.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Utah, Moran Eye Center-cataract, Cornea, And Vision Correction Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • Wills Eye Hospital-residency In Ophthalmology

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak Campus|william Beaumont Hospital-internship

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • University Of Michigan Medical School

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • Top Doctors, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2008

  • Top Doctors, Seattle Magazine, 2006

  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 1990

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (Medical School), 1993

  • Top Doctors, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2009

  • Top Doctors, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2012

  • Top Doctors, Seattle Magazine, 2007

  • Top Doctors, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2010

  • Top Doctors, Seattle Magazine, 2008

  • Top Doctors, Seattle Magazine, 2005

  • Top Doctors, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2011

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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