Comments: Dr. Patel is probably the best hand surgeon in southern Orange County. I should know. I'm a retired hand surgeon myself and before retiring I take credit for finding and recruiting Dr. Patel as my replacement. He completed one of the best hand fellowships in the country following his orthopedic residency. I doubt there is a higher endorsement than having me choose to have him treat my fractured wrist with surgery. And, BTW, it wasn't a simple operation and was a complete success.