Dr. Sunil J Patel

Dr. Patel was nice and professional but had a bit of a salesman tone to him. He did not know much about spontaneous spinal CSF leaks when I asked him and diagnosed me with severe CCI based on the fact that I was in a wheelchair (his provided rationale). When I told him about the thunderclap onset of my positional headache, he said that he had never heard of this before and that "stranger things have happened" but that it was definitely CCI. He offered a neck fusion if I wanted to proceed. I went on to get assessed for a leak and found that I have a calcification puncturing my dura which explains what happening (it popped through in the moment and I had a CSF leak start). I came back home and had a patch and my head was instantly weightless as I was shot into high pressure. I am still pursuing leak care as I was injured during that patch, but I am concerned that Dr. Patel is quick to sell people on CCI when a CSF leak is the likely culprit.

Dr. Patel is an amazing neurosurgeon, he listens to his patients and really cares about helping them.

Dr. Patel is a legend among surgeons, and is truly one of the worlds greatest surgeons. They were right when they said he was a top neurosurgeon. My medical journey prior was 13 ERs, dozens of MRI and CTs, 5 neurosurgeons, 10 radiologists, and they all said there was nothing seriously wrong with me. The buck stopped at a Dr. Patel who looked at an old MRI and found what was killing me. I am so thankful to have been a patient of a super surgeon. I only wish that more hospitals had neurosurgeons as exceptional as Dr. Patel. 10/10 Dr. Patel is a legend among surgeons, and is truly one of the worlds greatest surgeons. They were right when they said he was a top neurosurgeon. My medical journey prior was 13 ERs, dozens of MRI and CTs, 5 neurosurgeons, 10 radiologists, … More

He is the best Neurosurgeon and I would only have him perform another surgery. He has such an awesome reputation his next available new patient appointment in March 2022. I was referred to Dr Patel in 2016 for several problems. He had my previous medical history, MRI, CT & EMG reports. He was very attentive to my symptoms and previous surgeries. He said we would start with the easiest and see how that went. I had a cervical fusion in 2016 which was my 3rd cervical fusion. I was supposed to be in the hospital a couple of days, but felt so good after surgery I went home the same day of surgery. My recovery was amazing. In 2017 he went in and removed a broken catheter in my spinal canal lol to my pain pump that had been left by a different neurosurgeon in 2008. I recovered within 3-4 weeks. He is the best Neurosurgeon and I would only have him perform another surgery. He has such an awesome reputation his next available new patient appointment in March 2022. I was referred to Dr Patel in 2016 for several problems. He had my … More

Dr. Patel is an excellent surgeon. I’ve had 5 spinal surgeries at his hands. His whole team is absolutely the best. I had an hemangioma in the spinal column and was loosing the feelings in my legs. Thankfully I was recommended to him and though I didn’t regain the feelings that were already lost I’m still walking. I’m forever grateful for Dr. Patel and his team. Dr. Patel is an excellent surgeon. I’ve had 5 spinal surgeries at his hands. His whole team is absolutely the best. I had an hemangioma in the spinal column and was loosing the feelings in my legs. Thankfully I was recommended to him and … More

Dr Patel provides expert care with a kind and compassionate attitude. He is extremely knowledgeable, but still open to hear his patient’s concerns. Because he is so personable and attentive, he put our teenager at ease when she was facing life changing surgeries. We are confident that she is receiving expert care when being treated by Dr Patel.

Dr. Patel botched me during a MVD (Microvascular Decompression) brain surgery for Geniculate Neuralgia. He left me permanently deaf on the surgery side, he refused steroids for facial paralysis on surgery side, left me constipated, took me off of my medications abruptly after surgery (likely because he is over confident in his ability) leading to withdrawal and a ER visit days after surgery. He was not there to help after suffering many complications post surgery. There’s more, but I’ll spare you. Through support groups, I now personally know 4 other people that have had very unsuccessful MVD surgery at his hands. We have all had to have a re-do MVD brain surgery because of him (YOU DO NOT WANT A RE-DO BRAIN SURGERY!!!). I urge you to NOT go to him for Trigeminal Neuralgia/Geniculate Neuralgia. Dr. Patel botched me during a MVD (Microvascular Decompression) brain surgery for Geniculate Neuralgia. He left me permanently deaf on the surgery side, he refused steroids for facial paralysis on surgery side, left me constipated, took me … More

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This Dr. is top notched. His entire team are very knowledgable and top notched. On the road to recovery from my brain surgery. This is blessing you can't script in any book..Thanks Dr. Patel

The best medical care I have ever received. I can’t recommend his whole team highly enough. It’s only a few weeks out and this surgery has already been life changing. Easily one of the best decisions of my life.

Dr. Patel botched me during a MVD (Microvascular Decompression) brain surgery for Geniculate Neuralgia. He left me permanently deaf on the surgery side, he refused steroids for facial paralysis on surgery side, left me constipated, took me off of my medications abruptly after surgery (likely because he is over confident in his ability) leading to withdrawal and a ER visit days after surgery. He was not there to help after suffering many complications post surgery. There’s more, but I’ll spare you. Through support groups, I now personally know 4 other people that have had very unsuccessful MVD surgery at his hands. We have all had to have a re-do MVD brain surgery because of him (YOU DO NOT WANT A RE-DO BRAIN SURGERY!!!). I urge you to NOT go to him for Trigeminal Neuralgia/Geniculate Neuralgia.

No, absolutely not.

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Where do I even begin? Dr. Patel MISDIAGNOSED me with Hydrocephalus in 2011. He then made the choice to place a shunt in my brain draining fluid into my abdomen which turned out to be completely unnecessary as the fluid amount around my brain as well as my spinal taps were normal. I was told I needed the shunt to maintain quality of life and prevent brain damage. He performed 3 separate surgeries on me that were never necessary as I DO NOT have Hydrocephalus and never did. Due to Dr. Patel’s oversight, negligence, and incredibly disrespectful & ARROGANT medical interns, the last decade of my life has been a medical nightmare. When I began having seizures, I was told that they were psycho-somatic (making them up) and they would send up psych to my room, when I was having vision problems in my right eye I was told by one of Patel’s interns “that’s not a sign of anything being wrong”, when I expressed that I was having unbearable headaches that made me lay in the Fetal position and ma

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Saved my life with a brain surgery for Chiari Malformation .

Dr. Patel gave me my life back with his awesome knowledge and bedside manner. God bless u Dr. Patel.

Compassionate provider who listens and explains treatment options in detail. Highly recommend. I traveled from Virginia to see this provider.

Excellent neurosurgeon!!!

Dr, Patel and his staff were good until after I had my surgery. After continuing to explain that I was in severe pain after my decompression surgery of L4- L5. and being dismissed the next visits, I felt as a problem patient to them . Finally they allowed to let me have another MRI. My following consult left me in a room by myself for an hour before Dr. Patel came in. He blamed me due to fluid around my spine as causing the pain and that he had done all that he could, Now I am facing fusion

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Dr. Patel is an amazing man and neurosurgeon! I had already spoken with 2 neurosurgeons in different states before speaking with Dr. Patel. He was the only neurosurgeon that told me what type of brain tumor I had, how he was going to resect the tumor and how long the surgery should take. Everything that he said would happen did. His knowledge and experience is second to none! 3 months after surgery I am doing extremely well. I would highly recommend Dr. Patel to anyone needing a neurosurgeon!

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Dr. Patel and his staff are AWESOME!! I would recommend him to anyone!! He is one of the most caring person & cares for and about his patients on both a personal and professional level!!!

Dr Patel is the worst urologist and perhaps the worst doctor I have ever seen. By far the worst bedside manner, with a misdiagnosis to boot. Rude, entitled - don't waste your time or money.

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I have Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and I have had 9 brain surgeries, all done by Dr. Patel and his team. They are AMAZING! I wouldn't go anywhere else! He's saved my life numerous times!!!

I have Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and have had 9 brain surgeries all done by Dr. Patel and his team. He's literally saved my life on more than one occasion. He's an amazing surgeon, no doubt about it!

Dr. Patel has done 4 brain surgeries on me between the years of 2002 - 2004. I have Idiopathic Intracranial Hepertension along with a pituitary gland tumor in my brain. I have had 4 VP shunts placed by him. I am so thankful for Dr. Patel. I feel he saved my vision first then my life. ??

I had 2 brain tumors Dr.Patel did my brain surgery

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Dr. Patel and his staff are committed to patient care. He has given me my life back.

If you asked questions he will give you the answers and take the time to explain them however he doesn't nor do most doctors explain everything out right He has a good sense of humor which is nice when going through something stressful I have had several experiences with him and the entire surgery department and have nothing but respect for each and everyone of them

Does not spend enough time with patient. Does not listen to them and does not explain things where they can be understood

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