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Dr. Amar Patel, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 36
Dr. Amar Patel, MD
4.9 (147 Ratings)

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Dr. Amar Patel, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Laguna Woods, CA.
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Dr. Amar Patel, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 36
Laguna Woods, CA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Amar Patel, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Laguna Woods, CA.

About

Dr. Amar Patel, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Laguna Woods, CA and has 13 years experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2011 and completed a residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital-University Miami School Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 147 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Patel also speaks Gujarati and Spanish. Dr. Patel is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Low Wait Times

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Locations

  1. 1 South County Orthopedic Specialists
    24331 El Toro Rd Ste 200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 586-3200
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Jackson Health System
    1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 585-1315

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Nov 30, 2022
Always pleasant and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Josephine Lio Zois — Nov 30, 2022
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Care Philosophy

  • I treat every patient individually with the most up-to-date and comprehensive but safe medical care.

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Biography
  • Dr. Amar Patel, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Laguna Woods, CA and has over 12 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2011. He specializes in Orthopedic Hand Surgery.
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital/Univ of Miami School of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital-University Miami School Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana Hand Center|Indiana Hand To Shoulder Center Fellowship Program
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amar Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Amar Patel, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo.

Yes, Dr. Amar Patel, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA

  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA