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Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: electromyography (EMG), peripheral nerve stimulation, Botox injection for migraine, and more.

9090 Katy Freeway Suite 200
Houston, TX 77024

(832) 522-8535

Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Houston, TX specializing in interventional pain medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

18700 Katy Freeway Suite 303
Houston, TX 77094

Address:

9090 Katy Freeway Suite 200
Houston, TX 77024

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

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

aspiration	67
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	391
injections	225
nerve block	112
pain management	157
spinal procedures	131

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	18
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

aspiration	66
doctor visit	370
injections	239
nerve block	127
pain management	172
spinal procedures	139

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	16
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

aspiration	37
doctor visit	322
injections	230
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	89
nerve procedures	16
pain management	209
spinal procedures	106

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	36
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

doctor visit	76
injections	50
nerve block	26
pain management	50
spinal procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

aspiration	35
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	785
injections	286
minimally invasive procedures	26
nerve block	201
nerve procedures	27
pain management	278
spinal procedures	245
X-rays	44

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	32
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	36
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

aspiration	57
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	881
injections	353
minimally invasive procedures	57
nerve block	309
nerve procedures	58
pain management	354
spinal procedures	260
X-rays	90

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	36
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	39
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

aspiration	55
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	925
injections	413
minimally invasive procedures	95
nerve block	379
nerve procedures	63
neurostimulator lead placement	32
pain management	421
spinal procedures	262
X-rays	36

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	44
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	50
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

aspiration	40
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	744
injections	189
minimally invasive procedures	59
nerve block	106
nerve procedures	60
pain management	209
spinal procedures	151
X-rays	34

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	19
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	41
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

aspiration	46
doctor visit	1385
injections	267
minimally invasive procedures	159
nerve block	164
nerve procedures	104
neurostimulator lead placement	55
pain management	325
spinal procedures	284
X-rays	64

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Houston, TX were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	50
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	655
injections	252
minimally invasive procedures	69
nerve block	170
nerve procedures	54
neurostimulator lead placement	43
pain management	243
spinal procedures	180
X-rays	53

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	173
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	6
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2006. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2006)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$60,843 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $29,939	VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM $13,712	INTELLIS $10,496	RESTORE $3,240	N'VISION $1,500	Other $1,956
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$16,984 RESTORE $9,812	INTELLIS $2,676	Inflate FX $2,160	AUTOFILL $1,082	VECTRIS $443	Other $811
Stryker Corporation	$7,704 MULTIGEN 2 $3,671	VERTAPLEX $3,150	OMNICURVE $323	IVAS $264	IVS - iVAS $236	Other $60
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,942 GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $448	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $325	PAIN MANAGEMENT $314	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $300	SPECTRA SYSTEM $243	Other $311
Medinc of Texas	$1,223 $1,223
Other	$6,007 Spine $524	BOTOX $294	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $255	FORTEO $247	Ozempic $227	Other $4,459

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$59,805
Food and Beverage	$16,632
Travel and Lodging	$9,783
Consulting Fee	$6,975
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$1,500
Other	$8

Biography

Dr. Gunjan Patel sees patients in Houston, TX. Her medical specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and interventional pain medicine. She graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. She is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. Patel is affiliated with Houston Methodist.

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