Alpesh A. Patel, MD

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Practice Focus Areas
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Complex Spine Surgery
- Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Reconstructive Spine Surgery
- Regenerative Spine Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Stenosis
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2000
- Residency:
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Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2005
- Fellowships:
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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH - 2006
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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780 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
July 20, 2022
5.0 star star star star starOne on one. Focused. I count, in the process. Education, knowledge, understanding are part and parcel of the interface between doctor and patient. I have a very long complicated road ahead of me. Other doctors have turned me down due to the massive issues involved. To hear Doctor Patel, respond to my inquiries with, "this is what I do", is quite reassuring. I'd like to mention Mary Kathryn (PA). She was incredible. I'm in good hands!
July 19, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Patel gives the patient his complete attention and explains your problem in detail and offers solutions. He wants the patient to digest the information and come back with any questions. He does not rush a patient to make a decision about surgery.
July 19, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI know Dr. Patel doesn’t take surgery lightly and yet hearing him say he can help and I’m not crazy to want help was the best thing that has happened to me in 8 months. Can’t say enough good things about him.
July 07, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDoctor Patel is very professional he takes the time to explain the condition to you he showed me the pictures of the x-rays pull up the MRI and showed it to me explain the details of what was going to happen with the surgery and having to take off parts of what was pressing and that I had to have support put in there it made me very comfortable the day of surgery was they demeanor and made me comfortable I was not nervous had no fear and I think it had a lot to do with the whole atmosphere of the team it was great.
June 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. was very personable and wants to make sure about my condition so he ordered another exam rather than just rush into surgery. He made me feel relaxed and confident of his knowledge and care. I was very impressed for first meeting. We were totally in agreement on everything. I cant really describe this but it was like we were of the same mind.
June 05, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Patel is exceedingly competent and knowledgeable. He carefully took time to fully explain my condition and the course of treatment. That care was also shown in his responses to my questions and concerns. The results of the surgery he performed were excellent and beyond my expectations. I cannot speak highly enough about Dr Patel and his great skill and expertise and his care about me.
June 01, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Patel's reputation preceeds him. He chooses different treatments for a particular problem that you have instead of resorting to surgery to begin with. He is compassionate & genuinely cares about his patients.
May 18, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Patel is very intelligent, smart, and caring. He explained my bone fracture diagnosis in a way that I could understand and a plan for quick healing that made sense. If I ever need Orthopedic surgery, he is the doctor that I will come to.
April 26, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDc Patel listened to me and was very competent and honest in describing the advantages/disadvantages of surgery. He also wanted to see me for a follow up after the third visit which was helpful and good
April 23, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Patel and his staff are very caring and informative. Dr. Patel went through all the options prior to surgery for the best outcome. He and his staff communicate in a timely manner making the experience feel like a small practice in a large setting.
March 28, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe has the perfect blend of the smartest guy in the room and what you would expect to hear from your brother. A no nonsense approach to fixing a big issue. He walks through the procedure with you well in advance of surgery and removes any nervous feelings. He did my neck a few years ago and is the best surgical result I have ever had.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Ownership or Investment Interests
Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies
- Cytonics Corporation
- Nocimed, LLC
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- Alphatec Spine, Inc.
- Amedica Corporation
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Imaging Management, Inc.
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kuros Biosciences AG
- nView medical, Inc.
Royalty Payments and Inventor Share
Faculty member has the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities
- Amedica Corporation
- NuVasive, Inc.
Service on Board of Directors
Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities
- Cervical Spine Research Society
External Professional Relationships
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