Dr. Patel saved my life 15 years ago! Every year I contact him to thank him for his care, compassion, knowledge and skills in "putting me back together". I was in a horrendous, roll-over, car accident that left me badly injured. Some of my injuries included a broken back and neck, which caused paralysis in my right arm. I was taken to Brackenridge Hospital and thankfully, Dr. Patel was on emergency call that night. He, along with other hospital staff, did what was necessary to keep me alive! Due to many of my other injuries, Dr. Patel was unable to perform surgery on me for several days. Once I was stable enough for him to perform my first surgery, I slowly regained use of my right arm. Each additional surgery he performed helped me tremendously not only with my pain, but my quality of life... a life I would not have today without him! I hope I never have to have any kind of surgery again, but if I were to need additional spine surgery Dr. Patel is the only person who would do my surgery, even if he moved to China! read more