Jay J Patel, MD

Dr. Patel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement and adult reconstructive surgery. His area of expertise includes both primary and revision surgical procedures of the hip and knee. He also brings expertise in new surgical techniques, including minimally invasive procedures, anterior approach hip replacement, computer navigation, and robotic joint replacement.

Dr. Patel earned his Bachelor's degree in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University, where he graduated summa cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He then went on to earn both a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and his Medical Doctorate from Stanford University.

While at Stanford, Dr. Patel was actively involved in research on computer navigation systems for joint replacement surgery and assisted in designing multiple orthopedic surgical devices as a member of the Stanford Biodesign Innovation Program.

Dr. Patel subsequently completed his Orthopedic Surgical Residency at the University of California, Irvine, under the guidance of Dr. Robert Gorab and Dr. Steven Barnett. After residency, he completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction, Arthritis, and Joint Replacement Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. Dr. Patel trained under several world-renowned orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. Chitranjan, Dr. Ranawat, Dr. Thomas Sculco, and Dr. Eduardo Salvati.

Dr. Patel is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has published on multiple areas of orthopedic research, including computer navigation systems for total joint replacement, revision of complex hip and knee replacement surgery, and orthopedic clinical outcomes.

Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his wife and young children as well as cycling, hiking, and skiing.