Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Ashish Patel Earns 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor Recognition

Dr. Ashish Patel has been selected as a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking his first time receiving this prestigious designation. This honor places him among an elite group of physicians, as only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors within their specialties and regions. The selection process involves nominations by peer physicians and rigorous evaluation by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team, which assesses criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors cannot pay to be selected, ensuring the integrity of the recognition.

As a spine and scoliosis surgeon with over 15 years of experience in orthopedics and spine surgery, Dr. Patel serves as Chairman of the Department of Spine Surgery at Duly Health and Care, one of the nation's largest independent, multi-specialty, physician-led medical groups. His clinical focus includes treating patients with neck, lower back, and spinal deformity issues, utilizing advanced technologies to enhance surgical precision and safety. These technologies include surgical robotics, advanced neuromonitoring, and minimally invasive techniques such as spinal endoscopic procedures, which contribute to reproducible outcomes and improved patient recovery.

Dr. Patel's surgical philosophy emphasizes motion preservation, often achieved through disc replacement procedures when feasible. This approach aligns with broader trends in orthopedics aimed at reducing long-term complications and maintaining patients' quality of life. His commitment to patient education is a cornerstone of his practice, as he believes well-informed patients are better equipped to engage in shared decision-making, fostering collaborative care relationships. This dedication to education and innovation extends beyond his clinical work; he remains active in academic pursuits within a private practice setting, recently receiving the '2025 Best Paper' award at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In addition to his local impact, Dr. Patel has extended his expertise to underserved populations globally, providing care in communities across Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Ghana. This outreach underscores the potential for specialized medical knowledge to address healthcare disparities worldwide. His training background includes an orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he served as Academic/Administrative Chief Resident, followed by a clinical spine surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, where he was a Co-Chief Administrative Fellow. Prior to this, he dedicated three years to spine research at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, laying a foundation for evidence-based practice.

The Castle Connolly Top Doctor designation, detailed at https://www.castleconnolly.com, is a respected benchmark in the medical community, influencing patient choices and professional reputations. For the healthcare industry, recognitions like this highlight the importance of peer-reviewed excellence and technological adoption in improving surgical outcomes. Patients and referring physicians may view such awards as indicators of reliability and expertise, potentially guiding decisions in spine care. As healthcare continues to evolve, Dr. Patel's work exemplifies how integrating innovation with patient-centered approaches can drive advancements in orthopedics, benefiting individuals and setting standards for medical practice globally.