Dr. Nikleshkumar I Patel, DMD

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Dr. Nick Patel grew up in Bensalem, PA. Growing up he was always curious of how all things worked, he loved to take apart and put things back together. He grew to learn that if he can understand it, he can fix. In high school this curiosity grew into a strong interest in physiology. When it was time for him to choose a career he chose dentistry. He understood that if he could understand the way it works. He can also fix it. He went on to obtain an undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University in Vertebrae Physiology. He was then accepted at the highly competitive dentistry program at the Kornberg School of Dentistry for his doctorate. During his training at Temple, he has gained extensive experience treating all phases of dentistry from infant care to medically compromised geriatrics patients. While treating the undeserved population of North Philadelphia, Dr. Patel has worked alongside the nationally acclaimed faculty of Temple University. He has treated a wide array of dental pathologies resulting from neglect, substance abuse and trauma from automobile accidents. After graduating Temple University he began treating patients as an associate dentist. While working as an associate dentist he furthered his training to be certified to place surgical implants. He has had advanced training in in augmenting (growing) bone to create adequate bone for eventual implant placement. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and Philadelphia Dental Society and Spear education club and has hundreds of hours of CE courses to provide his patients with most advanced and up to date care. In his free time, Dr. Patel enjoys jogging, hiking and cooking.