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  • Dr. Nell Maloney Patel is Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. A double board-certified colorectal and general surgeon, she has a diverse practice with a focus on complex robotic and re-operative colorectal surgery. She also plays a key role in surgical education and institutional leadership.

    Philosophy of Care:

    As an academic colorectal surgeon, my care philosophy is rooted in a patient-centered approach that emphasizes compassion, individualized treatment, and the integration of cutting-edge research and education.

    Clinical Interests:

    Colon and rectal cancers, diverticulitis, complex pelvic surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease, robotic colorectal surgery.

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  • Medical School

    State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY – MD Degree

    Residency

    Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA – General Surgery

    Fellowship

    John H. Stroger Hospital for Cook County, Chicago, IL – Colon and Rectal Surgery

    Board Certification

    Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery

  • Insurance

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    • Aetna
    • Aetna Better Health
    • Aetna Medicare
    • Centivo
    • CHN
    • Cigna
    • Cigna Health Springs
    • Cigna Medicare
    • Clover
    • DOL
    • Emblem
    • Fidelis (WellCare)
    • Horizon
    • Horizon Casualty
    • Horizon NJ Health
    • Humana Medicare
    • Humana Tricare
    • Longevity
    • Magnacare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • Multiplan
    • Northwell
    • Qualcare
    • UHC/OX
    • UHCCP
    • US Family Health Plan
    • WellPoint (Amerigroup)