About Dr. Neil Patel
Physician Expert Witness
Dr. Neil Patel is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician with clinical experience across primary care, urgent care, occupational medicine, telemedicine, and federal medical accommodation review.
He provides independent medical analysis and expert witness services in matters involving medical necessity, functional limitations, disability determination, and workplace accommodation disputes.
Dr. Patel’s work focuses on evaluating medical documentation and determining how medical conditions affect an individual’s ability to perform occupational tasks and essential job functions.
Federal Medical Accommodation Review
Dr. Patel currently provides physician analysis supporting federal employee workplace accommodation determinations.
In this role, he reviews medical documentation submitted in support of accommodation requests and evaluates:
• Diagnosis severity
• Functional limitations
• Medical necessity of requested accommodations
• Suitability of work restrictions
• Return-to-work capacity
He provides evidence-based recommendations regarding functional limitations and workplace accommodations.
Occupational Medicine Experience
Dr. Patel has experience evaluating the relationship between medical conditions and work capacity through his clinical work in occupational medicine.
This includes:
• Workplace injury evaluation
• Fitness-for-duty assessments
• Return-to-work evaluations
• Work restriction determinations
• Pre-employment physical examinations
This background provides insight into how medical conditions affect functional capacity in real-world occupational environments.
Clinical Background
Dr. Patel has practiced medicine in multiple clinical environments, including:
• Primary care
• Urgent care
• Occupational medicine
• Telemedicine
• Concierge medicine
This diverse clinical experience provides perspective on diagnostic decision-making and treatment planning across different healthcare settings.
Expert Witness Approach
Dr. Patel provides objective, evidence-based medical opinions grounded in clinical experience and careful review of medical documentation.
His goal is to assist attorneys, courts, and administrative bodies in understanding complex medical issues through clear written analysis and professional testimony.
Professional Credentials
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Internal Medicine Residency
Camden Clark Medical Center
Bachelor of Science – Exercise Physiology
West Virginia University.