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Viral R. Patel, MD

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4.6 out of 5
38 ratings

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Viral R. Patel, MD

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Spine surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Spinal cord injury (SCI)

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Languages

  • English

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4.6 out of 5

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About Viral R. Patel

Viral Patel, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon and acting instructor of the UW Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine department.

Dr. Patel is an expert in adult and pediatric spine deformity and minimal invasive spine surgery. He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Patel earned his MD from Gujarat University, India. His research interests include research in sacral trauma, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, post-operative spinal wound infection and relted complications. His clinical interests include research in adult spinal deformity and minimal invasive spine surgery.

Personal Interests

In his spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys cooking, traveling and reading

Education and Training

  • Twin Cities Spine Center
    Fellowship, 2018, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
  • Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
    Fellowship, 2017, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Louisiana State University SOM
    Fellowship, 2016, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • UW - Dept. of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    Fellowship, 2015, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
  • B J Medical College
    Teaching Appointment, 2010
  • B J Medical College
    Master, 2009
  • B J Medical College
    Residency, 2009
  • B J Medical College
    Medical Education, 2005
  • Baroda Medical College
    Teaching Appointment

Board Certifications