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Dr. Ashish Patel, MD

Accepting New Patients

(182 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Ross University School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: lateral interbody fusion, cervical artificial disc replacement, failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), and more.

133 E. BRUSH HILL ROAD
Elmhurst, IL 60126

(630) 279-8771

Dr. Ashish Patel, MD is a spine surgeon in Elmhurst, IL specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Ashish Patel, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, AdventHealth, Duly Health and Care, DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD and Duly Health and Care.

Office Locations

Address:

133 E. BRUSH HILL ROAD
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Address:

120 SPALDING DRIVE
Naperville, IL 60540

Address:

303 W Ogden Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559

Some issues Dr. Ashish Patel, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

doctor visit	24

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	322
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

doctor visit	287
spinal procedures	8

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	12
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

doctor visit	303
spinal procedures	41
X-rays	32

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	29
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	18
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
doctor visit	283
minimally invasive procedures	10
spinal procedures	153
X-rays	108

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	19
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	52
doctor visit	567
joint surgery	10
minimally invasive procedures	53
pelvic surgery	10
spinal procedures	431
X-rays	321

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashish Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashish Patel, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Elmhurst, IL were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and minimally invasive procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	37
doctor visit	300
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	10
minimally invasive procedures	32
pelvic surgery	10
spinal procedures	162
X-rays	154

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashish Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	59
Male	36

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	62
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	18
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashish Patel, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ashish Patel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	4
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Ashish Patel, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the SUNY Downstate Orthopaedic Resident of the Year and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: SUNY Downstate Orthopaedic Resident of the Year (2016)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ashish Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Edward-Elmhurst Health

AdventHealth

Duly Health and Care

DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD

Duly Health and Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ashish Patel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.73 out of 5 stars based on 182 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ashish Patel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Elmhurst, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ashish Patel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
NUVASIVE, INC.	$472,146 XLIF $316,734	TLIF $11,939	Pulse $8,969	ACP $3,495	AttraX $2,228	Other $128,781
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$127,429 INVICTUS OPEN $107,840	Other - Miscellaneous $7,717	IdentiTi $4,637	LIF $3,128	MULTIPLE PRODUCTS $1,444	Other $2,663
Stryker Corporation	$72,745 EVEREST Spinal System $15,677	CASCADIA $10,000	ES2 $5,346	CAYMAN $3,000	MAXFACE $1,620	Other $37,102
K2M, Inc.	$6,181 MESA Spinal System $2,207	General K2M Product Discussion $1,937	EVEREST Spinal System $1,242	CASCADIA Interbody System $249	BACS $148	Other $397
SurGenTec	$3,500 Osteoflo $3,000	$500
Other	$17,124 UNiD $3,170	Perla TL $3,041	i-FACTOR Putty $1,500	Virage $1,392	Spine $561	Other $7,460

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$316,324
Royalty or License	$207,738
Grant	$75,000
Travel and Lodging	$63,262
Food and Beverage	$34,122
Other	$2,679

Research Payments

Dr. Ashish Patel, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $10,586.

Biography

Dr. Ashish Patel specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Patel's hospital/clinic affiliations include AdventHealth, Penn Highlands Healthcare, and Edward Hospital. According to AdventHealth, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Naperville, IL. After attending Ross University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Patel (or staff) speaks German and Gujarati.