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Dr. Ajay Patel, MD

Pain Medicine*
2.3 (15)
Map Pin Small Downey, CA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ajay Patel, MD

Dr. Ajay Patel, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Downey, CA. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. They graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center, Lakewood Regional Medical Center and PIH Health Downey Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 2.3 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at Practice in Downey, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Cervical Radiculopathy, Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Patel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Interventional Spine Center Inc.
    11525 Brookshire Ave Ste 402, Downey, CA 90241 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 426-7246
  2. 2
    Ajay Patel MD A Professional Medical Corp.
    10441 Lakewood Blvd Ste E, Downey, CA 90241 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 869-3585

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Francis Medical Center
  • Lakewood Regional Medical Center
  • PIH Health Downey Hospital

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Arthritis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bursitis
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Chronic Pain
Headache
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Hip Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Spondylitis
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Coccygeal Pain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Facet Joint Injection
Joint Drainage
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Peripheral Nerve Block
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Somatic Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
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    About Dr. Ajay Patel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962636522
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • St. Georges University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Ajay Patel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Patel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Patel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Patel has seen patients for Cervical Radiculopathy, Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Patel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Patel. The overall rating for this provider is 2.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Patel.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Patel, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Patel appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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