About Nimesh Patel, MD

Dr. Nimesh Patel is a Harvard-trained surgeon. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon focusing on orthopedic trauma and total joint replacement. After graduating from Emory University, he obtained his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His orthopedic training was completed at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana.

During this time, Dr. Patel decided to spend an additional year of training focusing on musculoskeletal trauma. He completed this fellowship with the Partners Orthopaedic Trauma Service at Harvard Medical School. His specialized interests include pelvic and acetabular fractures, malunions, non-unions, intra-articular fractures, and hip and knee replacements.

Dr. Patel does not believe in a one-size fits all approach to orthopedics. He believes everyone has a different goal, and he hones in on what is important to each patient in their recovery journey. He takes the time to listen to his patients, understand what they hope to achieve and then tailors a treatment plan to that – whether they need surgery or not.

As an orthopedic trauma surgeon, Dr. Patel is trained to work on all areas of the body versus one specialty area. While Dr. Patel treats all types of orthopedic trauma he specializes in pelvic reconstructive surgery. and repairing broken femurs and complicated fractures that involve previous hip or knee replacements.

In addition to his work in orthopedic trauma, Dr. Patel is a specialist in joint replacement. He performs primary hip and knee replacements, as well as complicated revision joint replacements. He enjoys helping people who have worsening arthritis feel better and be able to get back to doing things that haven’t done in years. It is rewarding.

Dr. Patel is married and has four young boys. Growing up Dr Patel liked soccer and tennis and today he still plays soccer every Sunday. He loves the Colorado lifestyle and the mountains – hiking 14ers, skiing in the winter with his wife and boys and spending time with his family and friends. In his free time, he tends to read a fair amount and as a self-proclaimed “foodie.” He enjoys cooking all types of food from grilling to pizza to sushi.