Brijesh G. Patel, MD
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Brijesh G. Patel, a native of New Jersey, studied Biology as an undergraduate at Brown University in Providence, RI, and earned a medical degree at Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. He pursued 5 years of residency training in Urology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, followed by an additional one-year fellowship focused on Endourology and Robotic Surgery.
Dr. Patel has delivered many regional, national, and international presentations on a variety of urologic pathologies, residency education, and perioperative care. He led the effort to build the world’s largest database for prostate MRI and fusion biopsy to evaluate accuracy of the diagnostic tool. He also served as a publication reviewer for the Journal of Endourology.
In practice, Dr. Patel focuses on robotic management of prostate and kidney cancer as well as benign diseases, such as ureteropelvic junction obstruction, ureteral strictures, and bladder outlet obstruction. Additionally, he specializes in endoscopic management of bladder cancer, and offers a variety of treatment options for stone disease including extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL), ureteroscopy & lithotripsy (URS), and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).
Dr. Patel’s philosophy of care is to bring integrity, empathy, and compassion to each and every patient. He will be present for his patients during every step of the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery process.
Locations
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine, Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) – Newark, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Brown University – Providence, RI
Internship & Residency
Fellowship in Endourology & Robotic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis – St. Louis, MO
General Surgery Internship & Urology Residency, Rush University Medical Center – Chicago, IL
Languages Spoken
English, GujaratiAges Served
18+
Specialities
- Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
- Ureteral Stricture Disease
- Ureteral Reimplantation
- Simple Prostatectomy
- Urolift
- TURP
- Stone Disease
- Robotic Radical and Partial Nephrectomy
- Nephroureterectomy
- Radical Prostatectomy
Schedule an Appointment
For “New Patient” visits only.
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HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
- Inspira
- Virtua
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Urological Association
- Endourology Society
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ACCEPTED INSURANCE
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