Dr. Shaun Patel, MD
Orthopedist
6640 Alton Pkwy Irvine CA, 92618About
Dr. Shaun Patel is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction and joint replacement. He takes a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and management of hip and knee pain, incorporating the latest advancements in technology, perioperative pain management, and recovery. He has a particular focus on the direct anterior approach to hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, and revision hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from the University of Michigan, where he was a Dean's Merit Scholar and the only graduate with distinction in research, service, and medical education. He then completed his residency at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program where he was named Chief Resident of the Year. He also completed an adult hip and knee reconstruction fellowship at OrthoCarolina, an Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AO) trauma fellowship in England, and obtained an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management. He has been named as one of Forbes Magazine's top 30 under 30 list for his contributions and innovations in health care.
Education and Training
Harvard University Orthopedic Surgery 2017
OrthoCarolina Adult Reconstruction 2018
MIT Sloan Management & Leadership 2018
AO Trauma England Trauma 2018
University of Michigan Medical School 2011
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Awards
- 30 Under 30 2017 Forbes Magazine
- Top Doctor 2022 Castle Connolly
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Fellowships
- Leeds General Hospital (Trauma); OrthoCarolina (Adult Reconstructive Orthopedics)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
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