Being able to get his patients return to a healthy, active lifestyle – as quickly as possible – is goal and the greatest satisfaction for Dr. Neil Pathare.

His passion is Sports Medicine, working with athletes at all levels – including those of us who are ‘weekend warriors’ of sorts – to prevent and to manage sports-related injuries.

He specializes in advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder and knee, as well as ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration procedures and fracture care, tendon repair and joint replacement.

During his medical fellowship, he assisted in the care of several professional sports teams including the New York Jets and New York Islanders.

Dr. Pathare earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine after achieve a bachelor’s degree in biology there. He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.

In his practice at NorthBay Healthcare, Dr. Pathare sees patients of all ages and athletic abilities. Most importantly, he treats patients as though they are a member of his family. He strives to educate and involve them in the clinical process.

When he is not with his patients, he spends time with his wife and two sons, enjoying the outdoors to hike, play tennis and explore the wine country.