Dr. Ronak Patel is proud to announce his appointment as Team Physician for the Joliet Slammers, a professional baseball team competing in the Frontier League. In this role, Dr. Patel will provide orthopedic and sports medicine care to help...read more
Dr. Ronak Patel, team physician for the Chicago Hounds, is celebrating a historic achievement as the Hounds captured the 2026 Major League Rugby (MLR) Championship and completed an undefeated season. As a member of the team’s medical staff, Dr....read more
It’s the most personal question a parent can ask their surgeon. Here’s why my answer is never a simple one — and why that’s a good thing. If I had a dollar for every time a parent asked me,...read more
Orthopedic surgeon Ronak Patel recently presented research at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), one of the largest and most influential orthopedic conferences in the world. The study, titled “Meniscectomy vs. Meniscal Repair: Comparing...read more
Recurrent shoulder instability is not a minor issue. Once the shoulder has dislocated, the joint becomes more vulnerable to repeat episodes because the stabilizing tissues are stretched or torn. Over time, repeated dislocations can lead to ongoing pain, weakness,...read more
ACL injuries aren’t limited to athletes. Many adults tear their ACL during routine activities such as slipping, twisting, or stepping awkwardly. These injuries often go undiagnosed or undertreated. How ACL Tears Occur in Non-Athletes Sudden pivots Missed steps Falls...read more
