Dr. Ronak Patel, MD

Dr. Ronak Patel, MD

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Dr. Ronak Patel, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Hinsdale, IL and has been practicing for 5 years. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2008 and specializes in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and more.Read his story
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Hinsdale Orthopaedics

550 W Ogden Ave

Hinsdale, IL 60521

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Dr. Patel's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
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Dr. Patel treats Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) more than 95% of his peers

Dr. Patel treats this condition more than 95% of his peers

Joint Pain
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Dr. Patel treats Joint Pain more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Patel treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

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Knee Sprain
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Dr. Patel treats Knee Sprain more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Patel treats this condition more than 92% of his peers

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Dr. Patel's conditions and procedures:

  • ACL Surgery
  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
  • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Baker’s Cyst
  • Biceps Tendinitis
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bursitis
  • Cartilage Regeneration
  • Cartilage Repair
  • Cartilage Tear
  • Cartilage Transplant
  • Chondrocalcinosis
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Congenital Dislocation of Patella
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Glenoid Labrum Tear
  • Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
  • In-Office Surgery
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Drainage
  • Joint Pain
  • Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Dislocation Treatment
  • Knee Disorders
  • Knee Fracture
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Replacement Revision
  • Knee Sprain
  • Knee Surgery
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
  • Limb Pain
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
  • Meniscal Allograft Transplant
  • Meniscectomy
  • Meniscus Transplantation
  • Osgood Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Patella Tendon Tears
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Runner's Knee
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Disorders
  • Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Fracture Treatment
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Labral Tear
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Steroid Injection
  • Synovial Biopsy
  • Systemic Chondromalacia
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty With Robotic Assistance
  • Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

About Me

Dr. Patel practices evidence-based sports medicine and believes it is essential to know when 'not to operate'. 

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
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Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

2014
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Fellowship Hospital
2013
Northwestern University/McGraw Medical Center
Residency Hospital
2009
Northwestern University/McGraw Medical Center
Internship Hospital
2008
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical School
2004
Northwestern Center Feinberg School of Medicine
Undergraduate School
2014
2013
2009
2008
2004

Languages

  • Gujarati
  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Schroeder GD, Lynch TS, Patel RM, Williams JR, Weatherford BM, Sarwark JF: Current Concepts in the Management of Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee. Orthopaedic Knowledge Online Journal 2013;11(3), 1/13
  • Kalawadia J, Patel RM, Jensen ML, Sarwark JF. “Extreme Femoral Shortening: An Approach to the Chronically Dislocated Hip in the Non-Ambulatory Pediatric Population.” Am J Orthopaedics (Belle Mead NJ). 2014 Sep;43(9):E200-13, 9/14
  • Patel RM, Amin NH, Lynch TS, Gryzlo S, Schickendantz M. “The Thrower’s Elbow.” JBJS Reviews. 2014 Nov;2(11):e4., 11/14
  • Patel RM, Stulberg SD. “The Rationale for Short Uncemented Stems in Total Hip Arthroplasty.” Orthop Clin North Am. 2014 Jan;45(1):19-31, 1/14
  • Gottschalk L, Walia P, Patel RM, Kuklis M, Miniaci A, Jones MH, Fening SD. “Loss of Anterior Stability of Shoulder Across a Range of Motion Due to Combined Bony Defects.” Am J Sports Med. 2016 Apr;44(4):933-40., 4/16
  • Stulberg SD, Patel RM. “The Short Stem: Promises & Pitfalls.” Bone Joint J. 2013 Nov 1;95-B(11 Suppl A):57-62, 11/13
  • Patel RM, Miniaci A. “Editorial Commentary on 16-379 Frank: Distal Tibia Allograft as an option for Glenoid reconstruction in recurrent shoulder instability - its all about the bone?” Arthroscopy. 2017 May;33(5):898-901, 5/2017
  • Lynch TS, Parker R, Patel RM, Andrish J, the MOON Group and Spindler K. “The Impact of the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Research on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Orthopaedic Practice.” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 1/17
  • Amin NH, Volpi AD, Lynch TS, Patel RM, Cernyik DL, Schickendantz MS, Jones MH. “Complications from a Distal Biceps Repair: A Meta-Analysis of a Single Incision Versus Double Incision Surgical Technique.” Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.2016 Oct 7;4(10):2325967116668137., 10/2016
  • Patel RM, Chilelli B, Makowiec RL, Kalainov DM. “Comparison of Three Radiographic Stress Views in Assessing for Scapholunate Instability.” Hand. 2015 Jun;10(2):233-8, 6/15
  • Abecassis ZA, McElroy LM, Patel RM, Khorzad R, Carroll C IV, Mehrotra SP. Applying Fault Tree Analysis to the Problem of Wrong Site Surgery. J Surg Res. 2015 Jan;193(1):88-94, 1/15
  • Lynch TS, Patel RM, Amin NH, Benedick A, Jones MH, Miniaci A. "Systematic Review of Autogenous Osteochondral Transplant Outcomes.” Arthroscopy. 2015 Apr;31(4):746-54, 4/15
  • Patel RM, Schickendantz MS. “The Team Approach to Caring for the Baseball Player.” AOSSM Sports Medicine Update. July/August 2014, 8/14
  • Kahlenberg CA, Han B, Patel RM, Deshmane PP, Terry MA. “Time to Diagnosis in Femoroacetabular Impingement and Labral Tears.” Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014 Mar; 2(3), 3/14
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Great visit and he gave me good tips to keep the tendon safe.
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My whole experience with Dr. Patel and staff was excellent. Upon learning that the doctor didn't perform the surgery I needed for my knee, I was disappointed to say the least. But instead of sending me on my way, he referred me to another notable surgeon within the group experienced in the surgery I need. Typically it could take weeks to get an appointment, but he made sure that I was on the doctor's schedule asap (the next morning). This was greatly appreciated, as I am and have been (for months) in a lot of pain and can't walk. I'm confident and optimistic now, that will soon change! Many thanks to Dr. Patel and his staff.
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Dr. Patel is great at explaining options and follow up during recovery with recommendations in conjunction with physical therapy
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9 months post-op and my knee feels great. Very smooth experience!
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Dr. Patel has very good bedside manner and he always looks into the best interests of his patients in regards to getting them back to doing the things they love. After seeing 6 previous ortho surgeons I am finally pain free after 20 months post shoulder surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. Patel and his team without hesitation. Olivia ????
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Quick, efficient, and informative (as always)??
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I have been going to Dr Patel for the past several months for shoulder issues and can say without reservation that his office and team are extremely knowledgeable and professional. I never waited more than five minutes for my appointments and they have an x-ray machine and other diagnostic equipment on-site, which makes the whole evaluation process much more efficient. Dr Patel was great on exploring non-invasive methods to heal my shoulder. When we had exhausted those options and the MRI revealed a total tear, he surgically repaired it. Turns out he's also an amazing surgeon- I have been recovering quickly and painlessly! He has unbelievable background credentials- he graduated from Northwestern, did his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, and was a Resident for the Chicago Blackhawks and Cubs. If you are looking for someone to evaluate or repair your knee or shoulder, this is your guy- I will be going back to him this week for surgery on my other torn shoulder.
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He was friendly and made descisions for my best recovery.
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Great medical staff. Wonderful to work with. Quick and fast recovery.
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Very friendly and easy to talk to
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Very responsive, excellent communication with patient and parent. Great staff.
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Dr. Patel is extremely friendly and helpful. His expertise helped me become more confident that I will become 100% healthy. Very satisfying Dr. Patel and his team.
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Great Dr. He is kind and very intelligent. He repaired a complex torn meniscus in my knee. I felt great only 3 days after surgery. My physical therapy was really getting fast results for my strength and mobility. Very little to no knee pain after the first 3 days post surgery. But unfortunately, I was in a rear end collision accident at my 7th week, post op and the accident ripped the repair to my meniscus, plus other injuries. My knee would have been great otherwise. Knee replacement time.
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Dr. Patel took excellent care of my mother for a very painful knee condition. He exhausted nonsurgical management and her pain and symptoms have dramatically improved. I believe he delivers care that is world class and is on par with any of the leading academic sports practices in the Chicagoland area
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I can’t express how personal, helpful and efficient Dr. Patel has been. This has been a smooth recovery thanks to him.
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If I had describe my experience in one word it would be amazing.
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I was very happy with my outcome; I had a right knee robotic partial knee replacement in April of 2018 and I have been back at work as a heavy laborer without restriction in July of 2018.
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Dr Patel and his team are excellent. Great bedside manner and he really knows what he is doing. I had stem cell injections in both knees. Shots were like a pinch. Afterwards, I felt like I had the knees of a 20yr old. I could walk without a cane or walker for a long time. It was fabulous! I was able to do all the things with my kids that I couldn’t do for a long time. Very happy with Dr Patel. He is FABULOUS!
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Tore my ACL and Dr Patel had me back at 110% as quickly as one could. The surgery was a great success and the Dr and staff do a great job monitoring progress
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Patel to my friends and family. He is a great doctor, and my left knee feels great! Dr. Patel's staff was always very friendly and helpful.
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