Mayo Clinic - Arizona

Dr. Patel is a great surgeon and also a really amazing person. My husband has been experiencing pain in one of his calves for over two years and it felt like we were in an endless and frustrating cycle of tests, scans, physical therapy and new doctors with no answers. Dr. Patel was the first person who made us feel like he truly cared about my husband’s problem and worked with us for months to rule out scenarios and ultimately advise on the best surgery option for him. Every appointment was positive, we never felt like a number, and Dr. Patel was super patient and thoughtful. Throughout the entire process from meeting him to surgery recovery it has felt like he genuinely cares about his patients and his work. We are so grateful for his expertise and highly recommend him.

Dr. Patel saw me after I saw a podiatrist and a different ortho, both of whom were struggling to figure out what to do about my grade IIb osteochondral lesion. My family was skeptical, as he is a younger surgeon, but I really appreciated the way he clearly explained my condition and my options. Dr. Patel and his PA both came up with a thorough operative plan, and saw me through the operation and months of recovery that came after. Dr. Patel did a wonderful job with the surgery, answered every single message I sent, and efficiently made appointments for every question I had. I am now back to running 3-4x a week, something that I didn't think was possible. You couldn't ask for a better surgeon and team.

Dr. Patel received me as a patient with a deep slashing injury to the top of my foot, 16 hours after an emergency room had sewn up my arteries and skin and advised that I see a podiatrist. He immediately had me hospitalized for tests overnight and operated to repair the severed tendons and muscles the next morning. He and his team oversaw the restoration of my ability to walk over the next six months, with a whole-health and caring approach that turned what could have been a life-altering injury into what is very much a success story. I could not recommend Dr. Patel, his team and the Mayo Clinic approach to health care any more than I do. They are my saviors. 10 stars, not five.

Dr. DeLuigi spared me from surgery for a torn labrum in my right shoulder with PRP. I was told by different doctors that surgery was the only option, but Dr. DeLuigi said otherwise and I'll forever be grateful for that.

For four years Dr. DeLuigi has shown the highest levels of knowledge & treatment regarding my long history of spinal injury. As a woman in my 60's, I have been to many specialists, both here & abroad, some who have frankly been either overwhelmed or dismissive of my debilitating condition. Dr. DeLuigi immediately saw the overall picture &, after much discussion with me & my husband, began successful treatment with PT & periodic spinal nerve injections. FYI, he is he team dr. for the WA Wizards!

**AVOID THIS MAN - HE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT YOU** For 4 years my husband saw Dr. Deluigi, he put him on a very high dosage of opiates, and after 2 years I was on 80mg/day of Oxycontin/Oxycodone. These meds can cause severe depression, my husband attempted suicide 1 night - and that's when it hit the fan! This man and all the other Drs in his group REFUSED to even see us! I had to detox from 80mg/day habit, it almost killed me! But, I did it - no thanks to this disgusting man!