Dr. Ronak Jayant Patel, DO
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
11740 Fm 1960 Rd W Houston TX, 77065About
Dr. Ronak Patel is a trauma surgeon practicing in Houston, TX. 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
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2008
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Dr. Ronak Jayant Patel, DO's Expert Contributions
Why is blood pressure high after a heart attack?
It can be, but you should be seeing a cardiologist to make sure of no issues ongoing with your heart. READ MORE
Should I go to the hospital for tachycardia?
Yes please seek medical attention asap READ MORE
Do and don'ts after appendix surgery?
No lifting greater than 15 lbs for 2 weeks. Speak to your surgeon if you have constipation. Ambulate as much as possible. READ MORE
Can you remove gallstones without removing the gallbladder?
Your gallbladder is the issue. Removing stones would temporarily improve your condition, but removing only gallbladder stones comes with a huge risk of leakage from the gallbladder. Recommend removing. READ MORE
What happens if a hernia is left untreated?
We used to treat all hernias as urgent operations. But now we have found only 2 percent of hernias in 10 years will be emergency surgeries with bowel strangulation. Most patients will get surgery in 10 years due to pain. So, the earlier, the better as your health and ability to withstand surgery will diminish over time. READ MORE
How do you treat appendicitis without surgery?
If you do not have a fecalith stool stone. You can try conservative management with antibiotics!!! READ MORE
How long do you stay on blood thinners after stents?
Minimum of 6 months but you should consult a cardiologist READ MORE
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
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