Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Nilay Patel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with Wellstar Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. His clinical expertise includes arthroscopic procedures of the knee and shoulder, shoulder replacement, sports medicine, fracture care, and general orthopedics.

Dr. Patel received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine. He subsequently completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America. 

Dr. Patel’s philosophy of care centers around personalized care, working with patients to make sure they understand their condition and treatment options so that they can make an informed decision that best aligns with their individual goals.

Jason Andersen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with Wellstar Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and fellowship-trained in orthopedic sports medicine.  Dr. Andersen specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, arthroscopic surgeries, shoulder and knee conditions, surgical and nonoperative treatment of fractures, and general orthopedics.

Dr. Andersen grew up in Alpharetta, GA and received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, where he was a four-year starter on the Division I men’s varsity soccer team.  He then obtained his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine.  Dr. Andersen went on to complete his orthopedic residency training at Wake Forest Baptist Health.  He then completed an additional fellowship year of surgical training specializing in orthopedic sports medicine at OrthoCarolina.

Dr. Andersen focuses on the prevention and treatment of orthopedic conditions affecting patients of all ages.  He performs many surgeries arthroscopically, in a minimally invasive fashion, which helps facilitate faster recovery and reduces pain for his patients.  Dr. Andersen understands that each patient’s needs are different, and he aims to provide personalized and compassionate care to each and every patient he treats.

During his career, Dr. Andersen has been fortunate to serve as assistant team physician to various sports organizations, including Carolina Panthers (NFL), Charlotte Knights (Triple A White Sox affiliate), UNC Charlotte, Davidson College, and Georgia Highlands College. He has also served as head team physician for several high schools in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.  He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, Georgia Orthopaedic Society and Southern Orthopaedic Association.