For many of us, just the thought of spine and joint pain interrupting daily function and activities can increase anxiety. If you have been examined and/or recommended for a procedure, the next best step is to find a highly competent spine and joint specialist who can provide a second opinion.
By meeting with another doctor, you can receive new insight into your condition and possible treatment options. This information may or may not correspond with the opinion given by your first doctor, but a good second opinion doctor will thoroughly explain all the reasons behind their opinion.
You deserve the best care and treatment possible. Spine and joint procedures are highly specialized and all techniques used must be accurate and precise. A true spine and joint specialist is a sub-specialty trained physician. Fellowship training goes beyond what is required and includes advanced training specifically for spine and joint conditions. Fellowship training is an intensive period of study where specialized skills are acquired and perfected.
Dipan Patel, M.D. is a board-certified spine and joint specialist who is licensed to practice in the states of New York and New Jersey. Dr. Patel was fellowship trained at the world-famous NYU Medical Center in Manhattan, NY and specializes in treatment of pain. Dr. Patel utilizes routine and advanced techniques focused on minimizing down time and increasing daily function.
