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Dr. Ronak Patel MD
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
8141 S. Calumet St BLDG A Unit 1 Munster IN, 46321About
Dr. Patel is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in all sports medicine injuries for adolescents and adults, including knee, shoulder, ankle and elbow. With a special interest in complex knee disorders, his goal is to preserve the native joint. Dr. Patel is among the few physicians in Chicago performing advanced cartilage restoration procedures, osteotomies to reduce joint stresses, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy, and other orthobiologic techniques. He treats ACL injuries, patellar dislocations, meniscal tears, multi-ligamentous knee injuries, and knee arthritis with minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques. He is also extensively trained in arthroscopic management of shoulder problems, such as impingement, rotator cuff tears, and labral tears. Dr. Patel trained at Northwestern University and completed his fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, building his expertise in the most innovative orthopaedic procedures. Dr. Patel practices evidence-based sports medicine and believes it is essential to know when ‘not to operate
Education and Training
Northwestern University BA 2004
Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine MD 2008
Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center Residency 2013
The Cleveland Clinic Fellowship 2014
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
Dr. Ronak Patel MD's Practice location
Hinsdale Orthopaedic Associates
550 w Ogden avenue -Hinsdale, IL 60521Get Direction
Practice At 676 N Saint Clair St Suite 1350
676 N Saint Clair St Suite 1350 -Chicago, IL 60611Get Direction
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