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
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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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 27, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe took his time discussing his plan to diagnose what pain etc. is coming from where with needing to complete 2 diagnostic procedures. He went over MRI of cervical with me and further discussions to take place after results are in. He seems very knowledgable and was easy to talk to. I felt comfortable with him because he was personable and knowledgeable.
August 02, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe’s a real caring professional, who in one visit has convinced me he is the doctor that I need for my situation. I’ve been playing around with a doctor at Rush Pain Clinic for over a year with no results that were noticeable I came to Dr. Patel for a second opinion, however, if he will take me as a patient, I intend for him to be my guiding position in this situation again, thank you for this wonderful professional doctor
July 24, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe has a deep understanding of my issues and challenges. I have already had 3 back fusions and he is able to his knowledge and experience to determine how to do repair work and add the new levels needed now.
July 19, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Patel explained the ongoing cause of my back and leg pain with a copied photo from my MRI …his recommended treatment and what to expect after treatment … he answered my questions … he conveyed trust …seems very confident as a care provider …
June 27, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Patel is absolutely excellent in my opinion. He is clearly highly intelligent and addresses all my many questions and concerns with a sense of ease, and yet a very direct approach, all elements which are highly important to me and enable me to be focused on the next task at hand. I always leave with a good plan for my continued spine health that is clear and makes sense to me. I come away feeling hopeful and less anxious about having an aging spine with all its issues. I feel well-cared for.
May 16, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Patel clearly is extremely intelligent, focused, precise and helps me to know what to expect, what to do and guides me in how to think about all the complex issues of my back in terms and explanations that I as a layperson can understand. This is very important to me. He gives me a clear plan for the next steps based on the new information I bring in and has done that each time I have been to see him. He is a spine surgeon. That is his job, but I get the idea that the very last option we would choose is opening up my back, at least not until he has explored every angle, every aspect of all the many issues going on with my back so that the best choices can be made for my overall long-term health. I couldn’t ask for anything more.
May 13, 2023
3.0 star star star star_border star_borderHe talked over me. He Didn’t take time to understand my individual needs. He was insensitive and failed to “read the room†as he shared difficult information. I felt as if he treated me like a textbook scenario and not a unique person.
March 07, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Patel and Leigh were perfect. It is frustrating and disheartening to deal with chronic illness, constant doctor's appointments, blood tests, imaging, etc. But this experience was so easy. Leigh helped me get everything set up perfectly in advance and Dr. Patel explained everything so I understood immediately. After so much struggle I feel relief when things go like this. That is the difference between an average experience and an excellent experience. I'm grateful to them both and to Northwestern Hospitals.
February 28, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Patel is forthright, clear, direct, obviously extremely knowledgable, skilled and seemingly brilliant and tells me in laymen’s terms which I can understand and need, what he can do and what he can’t do. He does this all in the framework of being upbeat, positive and in complete faith that he is going to find the best way forward for my back, which is exactly what I want in my back surgeon. This instills the trust I need to move forward with a big surgery that had never been in my life plans.
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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