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Dr. Nayna Patel, MD

Dr. Nayna Patel, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Nayna Patel, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in La Jolla, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

10710 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
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3.2
20 ratings, 11 with a written review
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IF YOU CAN .. RUN FAR AWAY FROM DR NANYA PATEL
Dr PATEL works like she is on an assembly line an automobile factory! She doesn’t not listen to the patient only what she wants to hear or tell you.HER scheduler is HIGH STRUNG! Staff will not do anything unless she is made of aware ….which the portal at SCRIPPS is basically useless dealing with DR PATEL
What went well
  • I felt respected
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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May 01, 2023
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Dr Patel has ALWAYS listened to me, is prepared and the injections have helped tremendously,
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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barbara farrell – Jun 08, 2021
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Dr. Patel was very, friendly, professional and executed the procedure with minimal pain to me. I was very impressed.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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William Eigner – Feb 05, 2021
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I would highly recommend Dr. Patel. I have been seeing her for over 5 years for different pain issues related to my psoriatic arthritis. She is always caring and listens. She is a pain management specialist and not a surgeon. If you are looking to have surgery don't go to her and be disappointed. She will do testing and send you to a surgeon if need be. I cannot tell you the number if injections she has given me and usually pain free. If your joint is highly inflamed it is going to hurt.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Linda Lyons – Aug 27, 2019
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Physician was late to my appointment and did not bother reading notes from the patient portal. The appointment felt rushed. She kept duplicating solutions (tests, occupational therapy, exams) that I had already done in the past. This tells me that she did not read any notes prior to seeing me. She ran out of the room and said she'd be right back and never returned.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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C – Aug 22, 2018
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Unprofessional, would not return
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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John Schmitz in California – Apr 12, 2018
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Run away!!!! Went into this "specialists" clinic for an evaluation. When this physician came into the room she was rude. She rushed the appointment by asking short questions, she would cut me off when I responded. Did not want to hear anything about my injury or previous care. She had not read my chart. She duplicated therapy that my primary care had already begun. She told me there was nothing she could do for me other than steroid injections. Heard her yelling at a patient. Patient beware.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Adam G in San Diego, CA – Dec 20, 2016
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I also had a similar experience as Tom G. I had a cortisone injection procedure by Dr. Nayna Patel less than a month ago, but during the procedure she struck a nerve causing excruciating pain. The radiology technician also told her there was blood present, indicating she had also knicked a blood vessel. At followup, she minimized her responsibility for the severe pain she caused by striking a nerve, and said I didn't hear the radiologist say anything. I definitely won't see her again.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Aug 26, 2016
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Wanted to do some test injections to see if I was a candidate for radio frequency ablation in my cervical spine to reduce pain. Absolutely the most painful experience of my life. I was positioned on a table in such a way that I couldn't breathe. I only made it a third of the way through before calling the whole thing off. I saw a different doctor for the same thing and his process was virtually pain free. Patel seems like a nice person but I would never see her again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Tom G in Carlsbad, CA – Mar 09, 2016
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I really like her, she's companionate & knowledgeable. I have had several cortisone shots with amazing results (until the shot wears off- which is typical).
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Trina Carter in San Diego, CA – Mar 02, 2016
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I have been seeing Dr. Patel for years and highly recommend her. She has given me epidural injections in my back and is very caring and easy to talk to.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Patricia Downs in San Marcos, CA – Feb 09, 2016
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Dr. Nayna Patel, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in La Jolla, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • University Of Michigan / Medical Center

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines10710 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
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Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe

Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe326 Santa Fe Dr Encinitas, CA 92024
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