Nishaben D. Patel

Nishaben D. Patel, M.D. serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP), she is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics and accepts new patients for clinical care.

Education:

• MD, St. George's University School of Medicine-Grenada (2008)
• Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2011-2014)
• Residency and Internship in Pediatrics, Westchester Medical Center (2008-2011)

Dr. Patel's clinical expertise spans pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), failure to thrive, feeding/swallowing disorders, allergic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic esophagitis, diarrhea/constipation, celiac disease, abdominal pain, food intolerances, and pancreatic/liver diseases. Her research focuses on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and quality/outcomes assessment, with special interest in diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopy and wireless capsule endoscopy.

Her publication record (2008-2018) demonstrates consistent innovation in non-invasive diagnostics, particularly breath metabolomics for IBD, NAFLD, and childhood obesity. This interdisciplinary work bridges gastroenterology, hepatology, and rheumatology through metabolomic analysis of volatile organic compounds.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Overall Fellow Clinical Research Award (2013)

Dr. Patel maintains active clinical practice with 4.6/5 patient satisfaction ratings, emphasizing thorough explanations and family-centered care. She contributes to the Pediatric Gastroenterology division's mission through evidence-based practice and scholarly activity while participating in the University of Rochester's academic medical ecosystem through URMFG and AHP networks.