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Dr. Amar Patel, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.9 (147)
Map Pin Small Laguna Woods, CA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Amar Patel, MD

Dr. Amar Patel, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Laguna Woods, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. Dr. Patel, completed a residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital-University Miami School Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at Practice in Laguna Woods, CA with other offices in Miami, FL. 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
    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
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    Jackson Health System
    1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 585-1315

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  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

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Hand Reconstruction
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Reconstructive Hand Surgery for Quadriplegic Persons
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Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion
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    About Dr. Amar Patel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 13 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1073802443
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Indiana Hand Center|Indiana Hand To Shoulder Center Fellowship Program
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Jackson Memorial Hospital-University Miami School Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Jackson Memorial Hospital/Univ of Miami School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
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    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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