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Maharsh Patel, M.D.
OrthoGeorgia
Orthopedics: Hand and Upper Extremity Treatment
Macon, GA
4.9
429 Ratings
161 Comments
Dr. Maharsh Patel’s interests include treating sports injuries including rotator cuff tears/tendonitis, elbow and thumb ligament reconstruction, tendon transfers, arthroscopic surgery of the upper extremity, and fractures of the upper extremity in all ages.
4.9
429 Ratings
161 Comments
Dr. Maharsh Patel’s interests include treating sports injuries including rotator cuff tears/tendonitis, elbow and thumb ligament reconstruction, tendon transfers, arthroscopic surgery of the upper extremity, and fractures of the upper extremity in all ages.
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Dr. Maharsh Patel earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology along with a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, graduating summa cum laude. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, graduating summa cum laude. He completed his five-year orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL followed by a fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center under the tutelage of Drs. Mark E. Baratz and Joseph E. Imbriglia.
Dr. Patel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has authored multiple scientific articles and book chapters ranging from disorders of the shoulder, elbow, and hand and has presented these on both regional and national levels. He has a particular interest in peripheral nerve surgery including endoscopic carpal tunnel release, Dupuytren’s disease, treatment of shoulder, elbow, and hand arthritis including joint replacements.
Dr. Patel’s interests also include treating sports injuries including rotator cuff tears/tendonitis, elbow and thumb ligament reconstruction, tendon transfers, arthroscopic surgery of the upper extremity, and fractures of the upper extremity in all ages.
Dr. Patel is originally from Macon, GA and is excited about returning to his hometown. He enjoys exercising, traveling, cooking, reading, spending time with his beautiful family, and watching Georgia football games.
CLINICAL INTEREST
Hand & Upper Extremity: Surgical and non-surgical fracture care from the shoulder to the fingers in children and adults, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, treatment of thumb basal joint, wrist, elbow, and shoulder arthritis, treatment of Dupuytren’s with needle aponeurotomy, xiaflex or open surgery, microsurgery including nerve repair, arthroscopic surgery of the upper extremity, elbow and thumb ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff injuries, and tendonitis.
EDUCATION
Certification: Qualifying for Board Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Hand & Upper Extremity, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency: University of Florida Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Gainesville, FL
Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS
Medical Center Navicent Health
OrthoGeorgia Outpatient Surgery Center
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Dr. Patel is very knowledgeable and courteous. This was my follow up visit from a E.R., visit and the E.R., P.A., referred me to Dr. Patel. It would have been awesome if my thumb had been examined.
Very professional and straight to the point.
Answered questions and listened
Excellent bedside manner and always smiles!
Perfect explanation of my issues
Friendly and considerate!
He's awesome and easy to talk to. He pays attention and shows a caring attitude.
He is a very caring doctor and listens to his patients. You never feel rushed when in his office.
Exceptionally Awesome Dr. Went in with Wrist problems. Got to have surgery but he took time to explain everything and was so caring and not rushing out if I had questions. Totally recommend Dr. Patel.
Very professional; great communicator; very open to patient’s input and feedback, clear description of existing conditions and options available for treatment