Dr. Pankaj Harji Patel MD, FACS
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
2 CAPITAL WAY STE 356 PENNINGTON NJ, 08534Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Pankaj Patel is a trauma surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Patel specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1991
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Case 54: Fournier gangrene.
- Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia: delayed presentation seven years after penetrating trauma.
- Improved asthma outcomes using a coordinated care approach in a large medical group.
- Clinical integration provides the key to quality improvement: structure for change.
- A model for integrating independent physicians into accountable care organizations.
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Concussion
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
Dr. Pankaj Harji Patel MD, FACS's Practice location
Practice At 1100 Walnut St Suite 500
1100 Walnut St Suite 500 -Philadelphia, PA 19107Get Direction
PENNINGTON, NJ 08534Get Direction
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