Amar A. Patel
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
24331 El Toro Rd, Suite 100, 
Laguna Woods, CA 

Overview

Amar A. Patel, MD is a board- certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He grew up in Fullerton, CA and is excited to provide his medical services to the Orange County area. Prior to joining SCOS, Dr. Patel practiced for several years in Chicago.

Dr. Patel completed a combined BS/MD program, receiving his undergraduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University and his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. During medical school, he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital, one of the busiest adult and pediatric trauma centers in the world. He subsequently completed his hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship at the world- renowned Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. During his training, Dr. Patel authored numerous journal articles, scientific abstracts, and textbook chapters. He has presented his work at the national level and international levels and is actively involved in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has also provided orthopaedic care to local hospitals in Managua, Nicaragua.

Dr. Patel’s practice includes all aspect of the hand, wrist, and elbow, and he treats both children and adults. He has specialized training in arthroscopy, microsurgery, nerve and tendon reconstruction, small joint replacement, sports injuries, wide- awake hand surgery, and work- related injuries. His goal is to provide personalized care to each patient by using the most effective and current treatments possible. Dr. Patel speaks Spanish and Gujarati.

Dr. Patel is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, and Fasciotomy.

Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Thomas Jefferson University, 2011

Residency

University of Miami

Specialties

Orthopedics
Hand Surgery

Licenses

Orthopedics Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center

Hospital Affiliations

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Gujarati 
Spanish

Gender

Female

Awards

AOA Honors Society

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

OrthoWest
24331 El Toro Rd, Suite 100, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Sunday:Closed
Monday:24 Hours
Tuesday:24 Hours
Wednesday:24 Hours
Thursday:24 Hours
Friday:24 Hours
Saturday:Closed
Other Locations
OrthoWest
18785 Brookhurst St, Suite 100, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Sunday:Closed
Monday:24 Hours
Tuesday:24 Hours
Wednesday:24 Hours
Thursday:24 Hours
Friday:24 Hours
Saturday:Closed

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Patel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Osteoarthritis
Wrist Arthroscopy
Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction
Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction
Neuralgia

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amar A. Patel

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Is Dr. Amar A. Patel a top-rated expert for Trigger Thumb?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amar A. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Trigger Thumb, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Amar A. Patel specialize in?

While Dr. Amar A. Patel is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Trigger Thumb, Tennis Elbow, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Amar A. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Amar A. Patel has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Trigger Thumb. You can view a list of Dr. Amar A. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Amar A. Patel accept my insurance?

Dr. Amar A. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-586-3200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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