Amar Patel, MD
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery
- Saint Luke's East Hospital
- Saint Luke's South Hospital
- Saint Luke's North Hospital
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Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists
About Amar Patel, MD
Amar Patel, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in trauma and foot and ankle surgery at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists.
Dr. Patel's decision to become an orthopedic surgeon was easy, given orthopedic surgery's mix of biomechanics and anatomy, along with each patient's individual attributes. This combination makes every patient's case truly individual and unique. Orthopedic surgery allows a physician to work with both their hands and their mind.
Dr. Patel enjoys treating patients with orthopedic traumatic injuries, as well as patients with foot and ankle conditions. Both specialties require the ability of the clinician to treat patients, keeping short and long-term goals in mind. Both subsets affect a wide range of age groups and challenge him to choose the best option available for each patient. Foot and ankle surgery encompasses pediatric and adult pathology in areas of deformity reconstruction, trauma, and sports medicine.
Dr. Patel loves meeting people, listening to their medical issues, and using operative and non-operative methods to improve their quality of life. He dedicates his free time to his wife and two children. As a family, they enjoy traveling, bike riding, soccer games, piano recitals, school activities, and attending the children's dance competitions.
Dr. Patel received his Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell University. After obtaining his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin, he completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at Brown University. His fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma was completed at Brown University, where he was Junior Attending, and completed his fellowship in Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at the University of Rochester.
Dr. Patel has authored numerous scientific research articles and has presented his research at both regional and national academic conferences.
Dr. Patel is an active reviewer for orthopedic and academic publications, including The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery as well as Foot & Ankle International.
Publications
Kocher MS, Mazur LI, Patel A. What is Causing Your Patient's Sexual Dysfunction? Uncovering a Connection with Hypertension and Antihypertensive Therapy. Postgraduate 1999;106 (2); 149-157.
Tashjian RT, Patel A., Akelman E. Weiss APC. Avascular Necrosis of the Wrist and Hand Excluding the Scaphoid and Lunate. Journal of the American Society of the Hand 2004; 4(2):109-116.
Arcand N, Born C, Bliss J, Patel A. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Its Application to Orthopaedics. Part 1: literature review. Osteopathic Trauma Care 2006; 14: 1-6. Calfee R, Patel A, Akelman E. Carpal Dislocations and Instability. In Weinzweig J. Edicot. Plastic Surgery Secrets 2nd Edition (In Press)
Digiovanni C, Patel A, Calfee R, Nickisch F. Osteonecrosis in the Foot. Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2007 Apr;15(4):209-217.
Johnson S, Patel A, Calfee R, Weiss APC. Pisiform Impingement after Total Wrist Arthroplasty.
Journal of Hand Surgery 2007; 32: 334-336.
Patel A, Calfee R, Fischer S, Fadale P. Locker Room acquired MRSA, Orthopaedics 2007; 30(7): 532-535.
Calfree R, Patel A, Akelman E, Dasilva M. Management of Lateral Epicondylitis: Current Concepts. Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery 2008 16: 19-29.
Patel A, Bliss J, Proehlich J, Limbird R. Modular Femoral Stem-Sleeve Junction Failure in Primary Total Hip Replacements. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2008 Cot 3.[Epud ahead of print]. Patel A, Calfee R, Plante M. Fischer S, Arcand N, Born C, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Orthopaedic Surgery. JBJS Br, 2009; 90-B 1401-1406.
Patel A, Calfee R. Thakur N, Eberson C. Non-operative Management of Femoral Neuropathy Secondary to a Traumatic Iliacus Hematoma in an Adolescent. JBJS Br 2008; 90-B: 1380-1381.
Palmar Dislocation of the Trapezoid with Coronal Shearing Fracture; Case Report. Calfee RP, White L. Patel A, Stern PJ. Journal of Hand Surgery [Am]. 2008 Nov;33(9): 1482-1485.
Patel A, Born C. The Syringe Technique for the Delivery of Bone Graft. Accepted for publication; American Journal of Othopaedics. Patel A, Fischer S, Calfee R, Plante M, Green A, Propionibacterium Acnes Colonization of the Human Shoulder. Accepted for publication, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
Digiovanni C, Patel A, Tocci S, Is the Future of Ankle Arthroscopy Flexible? Accepted for publication, Current Orthopaedic Practice.
Patel A, Baumhauer J. Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Accepted for publication. Techniques of Operative Orthopaedics.
Patel A, Rao S, Nawasinski D, Baumhauer J. Midfoot Arthritis. Invited manuscript in preparation. American Academy Orthopaedic Surgery.
Education & Credentials
Training & Education
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Fellowship
Brown University School of MedicineUniversity of Rochester Medical Center
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Internship
Rhode Island Hospital
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Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin
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Residency
Brown University School of Medicine
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