Dr. Nehal Patel — TMJ Arthroscopist in Surat

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Dr. Nehal Patel is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in Surat, with a practice centred on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery, orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery, and cleft lip and palate care. He is among a small number of surgeons in India performing both TMJ arthroscopy and total joint replacement, and he has lectured on these techniques at national and international meetings.

His training began with a dental degree from the Government Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad, followed by a Master’s in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore. He completed a Fellowship in Cleft & Craniofacial Surgery in 2006 and, in 2017, a Mini Residency in TMJ Arthroscopy & Total Joint Replacement.

In 2008 he established a comprehensive cleft care centre in Surat, and in 2022 he founded a dedicated Comprehensive TMJ and Orthognathic Surgical Unit at the same hospital. Alongside clinical work, he contributes to the training of the next generation of surgeons as Director of the AOMSI Orthognathic Fellowship programme and as faculty on the international TMJ Surgery Mini Residency.

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Publications

1. Role of Temporomandibular Total Joint Replacement in Correction of Facial Deformities
J Maxillofac Oral Surg, 2023 · Co-authors: Mel A, Patel P, Gupta S
DOI: 10.1007/s12663-023-02023-1

2. A Novel Method to Rehabilitate Post-mucormycosis Maxillectomy Defect by Using Patient-Specific Zygoma Implant
J Maxillofac Oral Surg, 2023 · Co-authors: Mel A, Patel P, Fakkhruddin A, Gupta S
DOI: 10.1007/s12663-023-01847-1

3. Current Treatment Strategies for the Management of the Internal Derangements of the Temporomandibular Joint: A Global Perspective
J Maxillofac Oral Surg, 2021 · Co-authors: Warburton G, Anchlia S
DOI: 10.1007/s12663-021-01509-0

4. Evaluation of Functional and Esthetic Outcome After Correction of Mandibular Hypoplasia Secondary to Temporomandibular Ankylosis Treated by Distraction Osteogenesis
J Maxillofac Oral Surg, 2013 · Co-authors: Gupta GM, Gupta P, Sharma A, Singh A
DOI: 10.1007/s12663-013-0480-0

5. Exploring SAPHO Syndrome with Mandibular Manifestation: A Systematic Review of Literature and a Case Study
J Maxillofac Oral Surg, 2026 · Co-authors: Singh M, Parmar S, Akshaya V, Kader RH
DOI: 10.1007/s12663-025-02890-w

6. Cysticercosis of the Temporalis Muscle: A Hidden Cause of Trismus—A Rare Case Report
J Maxillofac Oral Surg, 2025 · Co-authors: Parmar S, Valvi B, Aggarwal A
DOI: 10.1007/s12663-025-02722-x

      
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   Jainam K Boghra 
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   sandy s 
 5 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were here for tmj Arthroscopy
An excellent hospital with an excellent team of doctors
The staff was extremely cooperative
Dr Nehal Patel thanks for everything

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   Umer Syeed 
 16 days ago
 
 
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   Mitesh Bhandari 
 25 days ago
 
 
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   Ismail Kalang 
 29 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a wonderful experience at Nuface hospital and Dr.Nehal Patel and the entire hospital staff and nurses treated me with incredible kindness and compassion. They made a stressful situation much easier to handle.
  
 
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   Rakesh Gajera 
 29 days ago
 
 
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   Rakesh.N. Patel 
 38 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. He is an excellent doctor; he doesn't recommend surgery unless it is necessary, and he gave very good advice.
  
 
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   Sabbu Ishabhai 
 57 days ago
 
 
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   Hiren Chouhan 
 59 days ago
 
 
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   Riddhi Chauhan 
 66 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m genuinely so happy with my experience with Dr. Nehal Patel and his entire team. From the very beginning, everything was handled with so much care, which made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole process.

The hospital was clean and well maintained, and the staff was absolutely amazing. Everyone was kind, helpful and reassuring. Dr. Nehal Patel himself is wonderful. I really appreciated how patiently he explained everything and how smoothly the entire process was handled.

I currently have just one stitch on one side and 2 on another side of my face, and honestly, I’m really happy with how everything has gone so far. I’m so glad I chose Dr. Nehal Patel for my TMJ surgery and would genuinely recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and caring doctor. Very grateful for the entire experience. ❤️