Nihir Patel, M.D. is a Senior Advisor at Kurbside Partners with deep expertise in clinical diligence, healthcare strategy, and value creation across the healthtech and healthcare services ecosystem. He works closely with investors and operators to evaluate clinical workflows, regulatory risks, payer dynamics, provider adoption, and strategic synergies for both early-stage investments and M&A opportunities. Nihir has advised healthcare and medical device companies on product-market fit, reimbursement pathways, physician adoption risk, and integration strategies designed to strengthen provider engagement and accelerate market traction. In addition to his advisory work, he is the Founder and CEO of Kurbside Partners, an intellectual capital firm focused on delivering context-specific clinical strategy and guidance to healthcare investors and innovators.

Previously, Nihir led clinical strategy initiatives at Mount Sinai Innovation Partners, where he supported diligence, market assessments, and strategic positioning for numerous digital health and medical device startups while collaborating with corporate partners on pilot programs and healthcare technology integration. He also serves as a Venture Partner with ATOMS Venture Capital, supporting investments in hard-tech and life sciences companies, and continues to practice as an anesthesiologist in New York City, bringing frontline clinical expertise to his investment and advisory work.