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Dr. Amar Patel, Orthopedic Surgeon, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Fountain Valley, Irvine, Laguna Woods, CA / About Dr. Patel / Amar A. Patel, M.D.
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Amar A. Patel, M.D. Board Certified Orthopedic SurgeonHand & Upper Extremity Specialist

Dr. Patel was raised in Southern California and is honored to provide his medical services to the Orange County area. He attended high school at Troy High School where he completed the Troy Tech/ International Baccalaureate program. During high school he was recognized with the Colorado School of Mines Award for his excellence in science and graduated at the top of his class.

He attended the Pennsylvania State University where he was part of the accelerated Pre-Medical/Medical program and was recognized as an Eberly College of Science Scholar and a Dean’s List receipient. He obtained his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Dr. Patel completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. During residency he worked at Ryder Trauma Center, one of the busiest adult and pediatric trauma centers in the world. He then completed his hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship at the world- renowned Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis, IN. During his fellowship, he gained highly- specialized training in not only hand/wrist/elbow surgery but also microsurgery, pediatric surgery, soft tissue/ flap coverage, nerve reconstruction, and care for patient’s involved in worker’s compensation claims. He also delivered medical care in hand surgery to local hospitals in Managua, Nicaragua.

Amar A. Patel, MD

Throughout his training, Dr. Patel has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, scientific abstracts, and textbook chapters. He has presented his work at the national level and international levels and is actively involved in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

When he is not taking care of patients, Dr. Patel enjoys travelling, cooking, cinema, and playing the guitar. He is also an avid sports fan and played multiple sports in high school and college. His interest in managing sports injuries has lead him to be a consultant and contributor to “The Fantasy Doctors”, the largest physician- run sports injury blog and media interface in the nation.

Amar A. Patel, M.D.

Training

  • Undergraduate:
    The Pennsylvania State University
  • Medical School:
    Thomas Jefferson University
  • Internship and Residency:
    University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital (Orthopaedic Surgery)
  • Fellowship:
    The Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center (Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery)

Professional Membership

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • American Association of Hand Surgery
  • American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • American Medical Association

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Gujarati

Philosophy

Hand and upper extremity injuries and conditions can be really bothersome and debilitating. Sometimes they happen quickly, and sometimes they creep up slowly. Many conditions are related to nerves and tendons, and others involve joints and bones.

Regardless, my main goal is always to put the patient first and individualize their care. The demands and needs of a child are very different than an elderly patient, so the best treatment needs to take that into consideration.

I am huge believer in shared decision making. I always go over all options, whether that is a splint, therapy, injections, or surgery. With all the options, the patient and I make joint decision in order to get the best possible outcome.

Lastly, I treat every patient like they are family. Most people do not like “going to the doctor”. By caring for patients kindly, I try to ease those fears and limit anxiety. This makes the experience more enjoyable and more productive. Having excellent staff and support from the front desk to therapy to nurses makes things run smoothly and efficiently. We try to have patients scheduled as soon as possible and are flexible for their needs. Wait times are kept to the bare minimum in the office.

Publications

Peer- Reviewed Articles

  1. Patel A, Thacker MM. Cervical Spinal Canal Compromise in a 14-year-old girl with Hereditary Multiple Exostoses. Pediatric Radiology. 2010 Dec;40 Suppl 1:S158.
  2. Anderson DG, Patel A, Maltenfort M, Vaccaro AR, Ratliff J, Hilibrand AS, Harrop J, Sharan A, Ponnappan KR, Rihn JA, Albert TJ. Lumbar Decompression using a Traditional Midline Approach vs. a Tubular Retractor System: Comparison of Patient-Based Clinical Outcomes. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Mar 1;36(5):E320-5.
  3. Kepler CK, Rihn JA, Radcliff KE, Patel AA, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR, Hilibrand AS, Albert TJ. Restoration of lordosis and disk height after single-level transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Orthop Surg. 2012 Feb;4(1):15-20.
  4. Patel A, Smith HE, Radcliff KE, Yadlapalli NK, Vaccaro AR. Odontoid Fractures With Neurologic Deficit Have Higher Mortality and Morbidity. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012 Jun; 470(6):1614-20.
  5. Patel AA, Blount A, Owens P, Askari M. Functional Outcomes of Replantation for Complete Radiocarpal Amputations. J Hand Surg. 2015 Feb;40(2):266-70.
  6. Patel AA, Buller LT, Fleming ME, Owens P, Chen D, Askari M. National Trends in Ambulatory Surgery for Upper Extremity Fractures: A 10-year Analysis of the National Surveys of Ambulatory Surgery. Hand, NY. 2015 Jun;10(2):254-9..
  7. Patel AA, Zfass- Mendez M, Lebwohl NH, Wang MY, Green BA, Levi AJ, Vanni S, Williams SK. Minimally-Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Versus Open Lumbar Laminectomy and Fusion: Blood Loss, Surgical Complications, and Length of Hospital Stay. Iowa Orthop J. July 2015.
  8. Alhandi AA, Lekic N, Patel AA, Milne EM, Latta LL. Skin Pressure Measurements under a Bi-valved Cast Stabilized by Utilizing a Knob- Wire System: A Cadaver Model Study. Texas Orthopaedics Journal. 2(1):39-45. 2016.
  9. Patel AA, Alhandi AA, Dy CJ, Milne EM, Latta LL, Ouellette EA. Biomechanical Analysis of All-Inside, Arthroscopic Suture Repair Versus Extensor Retinaculum Capsulorrhaphy for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears With Instability. J Hand Surg. J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Mar;41(3):387-93. 2016 Jan.
  10. Patel AA, Patel AA, Kaplan FTD. Radiation Exposure Safety Patterns with the Use of Intraoperative Fluoroscopy. Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 76 (3), 183- 191. 2018.
  11. Patel AA, Lekic N, Fleming ME, Chen DL, Askari M. Prospective Study of the Effect of Corticosteroid Injection Dosage in Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetics . Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 76 (3), 198-203. 2018.

Book Chapters

  1. Tannoury C, Patel A, Anderson DG. Posterior Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Techniques. Rothman-Simeone: The Spine, 6th Eds: Herkowitz H, Garfin S, Eismont FJ, Bell G, Balderston R. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders-Elsevier. 2011.
  2. Patel AA, Gray R. Arthritic Conditions of the Hand and Wrist. Evaluation and Management of Common Upper Extremity Disorders: A Practical Handbook. SLACK. 2015.
  3. Patel AA, Quinnan S. Traction Pin Placement: Femoral, Tibial, Calcaneal. Case Competencies in Orthopaedic Surgery. Eds: Elsevier. 2015.

Presentations

Podium Presentations

  1. Patel A, Smith HE, Radcliff KE, Albert TJ, Harrop J, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Rihn JA, Vaccaro AR. Spinal Cord Injury Associated with Type II Odontoid Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 2011.
  2. Patel AA, Zfass- Mendez M, Wang MY, Green BA, Lebwohl NH, Levi AJ, Vanni S, Williams SK. Minimally-Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Versus Open Lumbar Laminectomy and Fusion: Blood Loss, Surgical Complications, and Length of Hospital Stay. Florida Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting. Bonita Springs, FL. May 2014.
  3. Patel AA, Blount A, Owens P, Askari M. Functional Outcomes of Replantation for Complete Radiocarpal Amputations. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 2015.
  4. Patel AA, Alhandi AA, Milne EM, Makowski AL, Latta LL, Ouellette EA. Biomechanical Analysis of Repair and Reconstruction Methods for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears. ASSH 70th Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. September 2015.
  5. Patel AA, Fleming ME, Lekic N, Chen DL, Owens PW, Askari M. The Effect of Corticosteroid Concentration on Glycemic Control in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. ASSH 70th Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. September 2015.
  6. Patel AA, Patel AA, Kaplan FTD. Radiation Exposure Safety Patterns Amongst Members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Annual Tri- State Hand Surgery Meeting. Cincinnati, OH. May 2017.
  7. Patel AA, Patel AA, Kaplan FTD. Radiation Exposure Safety Patterns Amongst Members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Garceau- Wray Annual Lectureship. Indianapolis, IN. June 2017.

Posters and Published Abstracts

  1. Harris E, Massey P, Patel A, Anderson DG. Percutaneous Versus Open Pedicle Screw Placement in Patients Undergoing Fusion For Lumbar Spondylisthesis. Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. October 2008.
  2. Kurd MF, Patel A, Rihn JA, Blood E, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR, Weinstein J, Hilibrand AS, Albert TJ. Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Who Decides to Have Surgery? Jefferson Orthopaedic Journal; June 2010.
  3. Patel A, Smith HE, Radcliff KE, Yadlapalli NK, Maltenfort M, Albert TJ, Harrop J, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Rihn JA, Ponnappan RK, Vaccaro AR. Spinal Cord Injury Associated with Type II Odontoid Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS) 38th Annual Meeting. Charlotte, NC. December 2010.
  4. Patel AA, Nigen D, Clifford PD, Jose J, Cardoso R. Subtle Radiological Findings in Greater Arc Perilunate Injury. Florida Medical Association Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. July 2013.
  5. Zfass- Mendez M, Patel AA, Green BA, Lebwohl NH, Levi AJ, Vanni S, Williams SK. Minimally-Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Versus Open Lumbar Laminectomy and Fusion: Blood Loss, Surgical Complications, and Length of Hospital Stay. Lumbar Spine Research Society 7th Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. May 2014.
  6. Patel AA, Blount A, Owens P, Askari M. Functional Outcomes of Replantation for Complete Radiocarpal Amputations. American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS) Annual Meeting. Atlantis, Bahamas. January 2015.
  7. Patel AA, Blount A, Owens P, Askari M. Functional Outcomes of Replantation for Complete Radiocarpal Amputations. American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)/ Japanese Society for Surgery of the Hand (JSSH) Combined Meeting. Maui, Hawaii. March 2015.
  8. Patel AA, Buller LT, Fleming ME, Owens P, Chen D, Askari M. National Trends in Ambulatory Surgery for Upper Extremity Fractures: A 10-year Analysis of the National Surveys of Ambulatory Surgery. American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)/ Japanese Society for Surgery of the Hand (JSSH) Combined Meeting. Maui, Hawaii. March 2015.
  9. Alhandi AA, Patel AA, Milne EM, Makowski AL, Latta LL, Ouellette EA. Balloon Carpal Tunnel-Plasty versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: A Cadaveric Assessment of Median Nerve and Compartment Pressure Changes. Florida Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting. St. Petersburg, FL. May 2015.
  10. Alhandi AA, Patel AA, Milne EM, Makowski AL, Latta LL, Ouellette EA. Balloon Carpal Tunnel-Plasty versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: A Cadaveric Assessment of Median Nerve and Compartment Pressure Changes. ASSH 70th Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. September 2015.
  11. Patel AA, Alhandi AA, Milne EM, Makowski AL, Latta LL, Ouellette EA. Biomechanical Analysis of Repair and Reconstruction Methods for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears. ORS Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2016.
  12. Alhandi AA, Patel AA, Milne T, Makowski AL, Latta LL, Ouellette EA. Balloon Carpal Tunnelplasty versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: A Cadaveric Assessment of Median Nerve and Compartment Pressure Changes. ORS Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2016.
  13. Alhandi AA, Lekic N, Patel AA, Milne EM, Latta LL. Skin Pressure Measurements under a Bi-valved Cast Stabilized by Utilizing a Knob-Wire System: A Cadaver Model Study. ORS Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2016.
  14. Patel AA, Patel AA, Kaplan FTD. Radiation Exposure Safety Patterns Amongst Members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. St. Vincent Health System Research Symposium. June 2017.
  15. Elliott I, Herfat S, Kaimrajh D, Patel AA, Latta L, Ouellette EA. A Biomechanical Analysis of a Crisscross Repair Technique for Flexor Tendon Pulley Reconstruction. ORS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 2018.
  16. Patel AA, Patel AA, Kaplan FTD. Radiation Exposure Safety Patterns Amongst Members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. ASSH 72nd Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. September 2018.

Lectures

Lectures

  1. Heat- Related Illness in Sports Medicine. Sports Medicine Lecture Series. University of Miami, August 2012.
  2. Ring Avulsion Injuries. Hand Surgery Lecture Series. University of Miami, October 2012.
  3. Proximal Median Nerve Syndromes. Hand Surgery Lecture Series. University of Miami, September 2013.
  4. Hand and Wrist Review. Orthopedic In- Training Exam (OITE) Review. University of Miami, June 2013.
  5. Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries. Sports Medicine Lecture Series. University of Miami, June 2015.
  6. SLAP Tears in the Athlete. Sports Medicine Lecture Series. University of Miami, January 2016.
  7. Biomechanical Analysis of Repair and Reconstruction Methods for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears. Grand Rounds, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Miami, FL. March 2015.
  8. Major Limb Replantation. Grand Rounds, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Miami, FL. January 2016.
  9. Kienbock’s Disease. Hand Surgery Lecture Series. University of Miami, May 2016.
  10. Cerebral Palsy in Hand Surgery. Hand Surgery Lecture Series. University of Miami, June 2016.
  11. Advances in Joint Replacement of the Upper Extremity, Athletico Therapy, September 2017
  12. Wide- Awake Hand Surgery, Athletico Therapy, July 2019
  13. Advances in the Treatment of Wrist Arthritis, Chicago Metro Hand Study Group, August 2019

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Amar A. Patel, M.D.
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • American Association for Hand Surgery
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Florida Orthopaedic Society