Common Reasons Patients Seek a Second Opinion
- Hip Labral Tears & Hip Preservation – Patients with hip labral tears or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) may seek another opinion to better understand whether hip-preservation treatment remains an option or whether joint replacement should be considered.
- Failed ACL Reconstruction – Persistent instability, pain, or loss of function after ACL surgery may require further evaluation. Dr. Patel evaluates patients who may need revision ACL reconstruction after a previous procedure has failed.
- Meniscus Injuries & Previous Meniscus Surgery – A second opinion can help patients understand options for meniscus repair, preservation, transplantation, or treatment for persistent symptoms following previous meniscus surgery.
- Recurrent Shoulder Instability – Patients with repeated shoulder dislocations or continued instability after previous surgery may benefit from evaluation of the underlying cause and available treatment options.
- Rotator Cuff Tears – Patients may seek another opinion before rotator cuff surgery or when pain, weakness, or loss of function continues despite previous treatment.
- Persistent Symptoms After Orthopedic Surgery – Dr. Patel also evaluates patients with ongoing pain, instability, stiffness, or limited function following previous hip, knee, or shoulder surgery.
Why Dr. Patel?
Dr. Ronak Patel is double board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and is a high-volume surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and open hip, knee, and shoulder surgery, with a dedicated focus on joint preservation. Because he does not perform joint replacements, his entire practice is committed to one goal: saving and restoring the patient’s natural joint whenever that is possible.
He completed advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, consistently ranked the best orthopedic hospital in America.
His professional sports medicine experience includes caring for athletes with the:
- Brooklyn Nets
- St. Louis Blues
He also served as a physician for the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Cricket World Cup.
Dr. Patel’s expertise includes hip preservation, ACL reconstruction and revision, meniscus surgery, cartilage restoration, shoulder instability, and rotator cuff surgery.
