Anuj Patel, M.D.

Dr Patel is a very caring and compassionate doctor who cares about his patients and helps them in there recovery.

Dr. Patel performed spinal surgery on a herniated disc for me a few weeks ago. He is super kind & caring and very personable. He put my mind at ease when it came to surgery day assuring me I would feel much better soon. I can't thank him enough for fixing what was causing me a ton of pain!

Had Lumbar Back Surgery on Oct 2 2019 I was seen in the Hiram office.  They made it very easy and were very kind. I would recommend Dr Anuj Patel. He was very kind and has great compassion and has helped me in the healing process.

Dr. Patel and the staff are AMAZING! He performed surgery on my husband last week, he went above and beyond our expectations! He is so very thorough and has an excellent bedside manner. Love the staff at the surgery center as well!

I’ve suffered back pain for years, trying chiropractic and epidurals. All offered temporary relief. Then Dr Anuj Patel told me surgery was the only permanent solution. 7 weeks post-op and I can tell a huge difference!! It doesn’t hurt to walk!!

Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor who has a cheerful and sincere approach to healing. Medicines are just instruments to heal a person but Dr. Patel and his bright aura will not only heal you but will heal your spirit. Once you meet him you will know your health is in good hands. I highly recommend Dr. Anuj Patel, MD.

I had pain in my neck, arms and hands for several years. Most Drs. tried medication which never worked. Dr. Patel and the staff at Ortho Atlanta sent me for a MRI immediately and found my spinal cord crushed. No hesitation about surgery on my spine to correct the problem. I was up walking the day after surgery with very little pain. I cannot praise Dr. Patel enough, thank you for helping me. you are absolutely the best.

My doctor is not only cool but knowledgeable and I completely trust his skill set.

All the staff where friendly and concerned at all time at ortho atl all nurses at piedmont was kind and very helpful Dr. patel was concerned and done exactly what he said my whole experience was excellent i would reconmend any one thank yall for every thing very kind.

Sept 25th and 28th 2020 Dr. Patel and team did a two part surgery on the top of my spine through the front and back of my neck. When I was 1st told of the problem, of course I cried, and was extremely frightened. However, by my last visit in his office, before my surgery he had explained everything and was easygoing with any questions I had. I had come to have complete trust in him before ever going to the hospital, and all fear subsided. He does not make you feel rushed, and is a very caring person. He REALLY cares about his patients and I assure you I was most likely one of his most difficult as for some reason I expected to go home the day after the 2nd surgery. Didn't happen. However, with encouragement from Dr. Patel, and hospital staff I followed all instructions and got to go home 6 days later. The work he did is a masterpiece of work. The front neck surgery has the scar in a neck fold and is unnoticeable unless I actually raise my head to show someone, and the back of the neck surgery, I have had several Physical Therapist, my son and best friend say how well it looks. I affectionately call Dr. Patel the Michael Angelo of surgery. If you or anyone you care about needs a GOOD, and caring Orthopedic Doctor, he is the one! Thank You Dr. Patel and your wonderful team.

Dr. Patel is absolutely phenomenal! His professionalism and work ethic is nothing less than stellar. His office personnel and physician assistant are awesome as well!

In late August 2021 (after experiencing excruciating pain), I underwent extensive spinal surgery. I was more than lucky to have Dr. Anuj Patel perform the surgery! Dr. Patel uses MIS(Minimally Invasive Surgery). I cannot praise this man enough for his surgical genius, patient/doctor interaction, and his use/command of the MIS technique. I am convinced Dr. Patel has added a number of pain-free years to my life!!!

Dr. Patel is a fantastic surgeon. I was incredibly nervous and unsure if I wanted to pursue back surgery, because I had only heard horror stories of surgeries gone wrong. Dr. Patel never pressured me to get surgery, and he provided me with lots of information about success rates and the results from both his and his peers past surgeries.

Dr. Patel was straight forward, right up front. I needed to loose weight or at least be on the downhill slide, get my A1C down, he honestly cared and understood my back pain. Surgery, L4-5, on Sept 23, 2022, He said it would be bad first two weeks that I would hate , but a disc was mashing into a nerve, he knew releasing it, it take a bit to heal, I want to cry thinking back to him saying that because in a weeks time it is half the pain in nerve spot as it was and I'm getting around on a walker. I love him, he is the most honest but not cruel about your feelings. He really cares. I want to really thank him and his staff for such phenomenal care that I've received so far. See you Oct. 11th. 

DR.PATEL WAS A WONDERFUL LISTENER, I REALLY FEEL CONFIDENT IN HIM AND I WILL TRUST HIM TO PERFORM MY PROCEDURE.

Not a spinal fusion horror story!!! Today is day 17 post surgery and staples are removed. My surgery was a spinal fusion of L3 - L-5 ALIF, PSF. It was rather odd and it was explained to me that for most of my life I guess my L-5 was essentially acting as my S-1. Tech talk and I don't really know what that means but, I've had back "problems" most of my life. I had an easy peasy "snip" surgery of a bulging disc over 20 years ago and I was sciatic pain free for over a decade. Eventually, the sciatic pain returned but it came and went. I did rounds of shots (blah blah blah). On June 9th 2025, I got up in the morning, let my dogs out, sat on the arm of my sofa (daily routine) and "it" happened! Felt like my spine just collapsed. The pain wrapped around my back and groin and down the front of my leg (all right side). A few days later, my left knee was the size of an egg. I went to the doc and they drained 30m of fluid. Wild indeed. Surgeon agreed it was time to "fix" the problem and I was quickly scheduled for an August 25th surgery. Of course, I read every horror story about the procedure and the brutality of early recovery so I was a wee bit intimidated. Here's the reality of my experience...I woke up (came to) and my sciatic pain was completely gone. No residual numbness, phantom pain, nothing. Yes, I was opened up like a can of spam, the surgical incisions hurt and I knew BLT would be my code for a long time. I walked that first night (as soon as they took out my catheter...yikes!). My friends, perspective is everything, the surgical incisions WILL heal but the freedom from decades of sciatic issues is worth every uncomfortable moment! Week two, I walk outside (with that RoboCop style brace they give you) several times a day. My balance sucks (I could never pass a field sobriety test...lol) but I graduated from a walker, to a cane, to just my two legs in two weeks. Sometimes I overdo it and I pay the price (hips get sore) but I smile every step I take without sciatic pain. OH, the left knee completely resolved so that was somehow related to the sciatic issue, go figure. I sincerely hope this gives some balance to the plethora of horror stories about spinal fusion surgical experiences. Hope and perspective are everything. My utmost gratitude to Dr. Patel and his staff!

When I tell you there is hope there is hope please whatever you do don't give up because there's one more person out there and his name is initial Anish Patel this man is an angel he is a human and he will treat you like a person and when I tell you he put and restored faith back into me due to my son my baby was so distracted with life he just wanted to give up from constantly always being in pain couldn't go to school couldn't walk couldn't get out of bed to use the bathroom to eat to walk or to even move the only thing you could do for almost 3 months straight was screaming and crying and as a mother but I didn't know what I had did wrong to bring this light affecting challenge to my son but make a long story short right after surgery he was beyond doubtful to even get up to even attempt to walk I asked thee PT therapist did he come back in a few hours give us time to talk then the gentleman finally came back David was still so very doubtful where he didn't even want to move and then he finally sick all right come on let's do it next thing you know my son got up and walk to the door and turned around and he said hey mom guess what and I said what son he said I feel no more pain but I'm sore but no pain and I just instantly felt down to my knees and start praying to God and tell him thank you for working through Dr Patel's hands and again Dr Patel thank you thank you so much.

Dr. Patel is kind, shows understanding about your specific needs He is prompt, educational and forthright, even if you don’t want to hear it If I fad a broke rock, after Jesus, I’d see if he were available. He’s truly gifted

Dr Patel addressed issues that other doctors ignored. He listens, is professional and cares. He isn’t quick to use excessive drugs but get to the point of healing.

Dr. Patel was the surgeon I chose after obtaining five different opinions, both ortho and neuro. Everyone kept expressing that a neurosurgeon is who I needed. Well, Dr. Patel is who you need and want. He took ample time explaining verbally and visually exactly what needed to happen. I was able to slip into a surgical slot within two weeks! It is rare to find a physician with his credentials, enthusiasm and compassion. Don’t waste your time with anyone else!

Dr. Patel's intelligence and confidence is overwhelmingly reassuring to me as a patient. I am grateful to have been referred to this physician.

My journey started many months ago, visiting urgent care, ER and orthopedic referrals. There were many recommendations but I knew there was something more serious. I kept hearing the advise of an ER doctor insisting I see an orthopedic surgeon not an orthopedic doctor. I finally insisted and was referred to Dr Patel. Dr Patel was the first to even order an MRI. He was patient in explaining and showing what was wrong, his team listened and were truly concerned. It’s been 2 weeks post surgery and I’m so thankful to be with their team. I’m looking forward to continuing healing.