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Dr. Amar A. Patel, MD

Orthopedic surgery physician, Laguna Woods, CA

South County Orthopedic Specialists

Dr. Amar A. Patel is a hand and upper extremity surgeon, board certified in orthopedics and hand surgery.

24331 El Toro Rd, #200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
At a glance
Board certified
Orthopedics and Hand Surgery
Languages
Spanish and Gujarati

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About Dr. Patel

Dr. Patel provides hand and upper extremity surgery. He is board certified in orthopedics and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University through a combined BS/MD program, with an undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University.

He was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society during medical school. He completed an internship and an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital. His hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship was at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center.

He speaks Spanish and Gujarati.

Membership and fees

South County Orthopedic Specialists offers affordable orthopedic care for self-pay patients.

Services

Hand surgery Upper extremity surgery
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Pennsylvania State University
Medical school
Thomas Jefferson University (combined BS/MD program)
Internship
University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital
Fellowship
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
Board certification
Orthopedics and Hand Surgery
NPI
1073802443

Location

24331 El Toro Rd, #200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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Recognition and research

Awards

Selected as a 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
Elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society during medical school.

Teaching and research roles

Was a guest speaker for the Indian Medical Association of Southern California (IMASC).

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Patel board certified?

Dr. Patel is board certified in orthopedics and hand surgery.

Where did Dr. Patel train?

He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his residency and internship at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital. His fellowship was at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center.

What surgery does Dr. Patel provide?

He provides hand and upper extremity surgery.

What languages does Dr. Patel speak?

He speaks Spanish and Gujarati.

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