Overview
Ashit C. Patel, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the spine. He treats all spine problems, including the neck and lower back, with special interest in deformity surgery for conditions such as scoliosis.
After completing medical school and doing his orthopedic residency at the University of Bombay in India, he obtained further training in Sydney, Australia before moving to the U.S. in 1995. He did another orthopedic residency and got further training in spine surgery at University of Kentucky Medical Center before moving to Seattle in 2003.
Education
Institution: Lokmanya Tilak Medical College
Program: Residency
Institution: University of Kentucky Medical Center
Program: Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery
Institution: University of Kentucky Medical Center
Program: Board Certified
Institution: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Washington State Orthopaedic Association
Services + Specialties
Locations
Patient Resources
Getting Ready for Your Visit
In order for us to provide you the best care, it is important that you bring the following items to your appointment:
- Photo ID
- A list of your current medications
- Any and all x-ray, MRI’s and or reports if available
- Insurance information and card
- Some insurance carriers require you have a referral or primary care authorization before treatment is given. Please check with your carrier.
- Information about what treatments and medications have been tried in the past
- Medical records from prior visits that you think may be helpful
- New Patients: please download a patient registration form below and bring a completed copy with you for your visit.
In order to complete any outstanding paperwork and/or process any required changes to your patient information, we ask that you come to our office at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled visit time.
