Top Docs 2012 Guide

Patel, Bhavesh R.

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  • Physical Medicine

Essential Information

Address 1625 Straits Tpke.
Middlebury, CT 6762
Phone203-598-7246
Website URL www.ctspinedoc.com

DR. BHAVESH R. PATEL is the founder and president of Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine, PC. He has been treating patients in the Greater Waterbury area for a decade, founding his solo, private practice in 2010 to reflect his belief in more personalized patient care. He is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as pain medicine. His treatment philosophy is to help his patients avoid surgery whenever possible, using a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal injuries.
His goal is to help patients suffering from a broad range of conditions eliminate pain and restore function using the most conservative measures possible. He often combines treatment protocols including medications, physical therapy, exercise and X-ray-guided therapeutic spinal injections to decrease pain and inflammation so patients can progress to physical therapy regimens.
Dr. Patel is pleased to now be able to offer his patents ultra-sound-guided peripheral joint injections. These state-of-the-art treatments provide a painless, low-radiation option and excellent therapeutic results for pain in joints including knees, shoulders, ankles, hips and wrists. His areas of special expertise include X-ray-guided spinal injections and percutaneous disc decompression. He is also trained in electrodiagnostic medicine (NCS/EMG) to diagnose peripheral nerve injuries. His “Spine Suite” uses the latest fluoroscopy machines, which employ DSA technology to assure the safe and accurate delivery of steroid medications.
Dr. Patel did his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Temple University School of Medicine and a fellowship in interventional spine and sports medicine at New York City’s world-renowned Spine Institute at Beth Israel Medical Center. “The most rewarding aspect of my work is enabling my patients to function pain-free in their daily lives,” he says. He strives to be accessible, seeing emergency patients within 24 to 48 hours. Patients in extreme pain appreciate the care and attention they receive from his entire staff.

Additional Information

Practice: Interventional Spine + Sports Medicine, PC

Other Office Locations: 2543 Dixwell Ave., Hamden
22 Old Waterbury Rd., Ste. 201, Southbury

Medical School: American University School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations: Saint Mary’s Hospital
Waterbury Hospital
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Organizations: International Spinal Injection Society
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
North American Spine Society

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Mar 22, 2012 10:23 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I'm glad to see no. 7 is Dr Cohen. In my opinion he's no 1 but I have no way of judging the top 6. He operated on me in 2001 because I was high risk of getting colon cancer it was felt. I'm still here 11 years later doc! I'm fine w/respect to the surgery but do have an issue with a lumbar bone out of place and am dealing w/that now. Things are much better since I had the two Epidural shots. I get the third tommorow. You go Dr. Cohen!
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Mar 22, 2012 05:22 pm
 Posted by  amywhitlock5

Congrats to pediatrican Dr. Avni-Singer! He has been a life saver with my kids. He goes above and beyond for my family!

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Mar 23, 2012 05:50 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I had a breast reduction last year, Dr. Smith performed the surgery. I am so happy with the results he is a great physician and surgeon he takes the extra time to ask you what your expectations are and is also very open about what to expect after surgery.

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Mar 24, 2012 09:29 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I had three babies delivered by dr. ronika choudhary in last 6 yrs. she is the best. i also had botox treatment done by her six months ago and it was faboulous. my husband and i love her. she truly cares for her patient and their well being.

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Mar 25, 2012 11:10 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

KUDOS to dr. Petashnick, who will always be number one in my eyes ( yes - eyes is the field!) even if he wasn't written up in this prestigious magazine...

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Mar 27, 2012 01:36 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Congratulations Dr. Skudlarska! Your recognition is well deserved!

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Mar 28, 2012 06:58 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Of course Dr. Petashnick! He is the most helpful, and the most friendly ophthalmologist in all of CT! He's number one!!! I tell everyone I know to go see him...Thank you Connecticut magazine!

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Apr 8, 2012 08:45 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Dr. Gary Price has gone above and beyond his call of duty . I have had several procedures done by him and wouldn't think of going to anyone else. He has done a complete face lift on me. Several laser treatments and a couple of touch up mini lifts. I'm considering having liposuction by him. If anyone out there is considering cosmetic work done you should definitely have a consultation with Gary Price.
A grateful and satisfied patient

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Apr 19, 2012 03:12 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Dr Gerstenhaber is the BEST Pulmonary
Doctor in the New Haven area. He is extremely smart and knows more than his specialty.
He is kind and compassionate and has a wonderful way of appropriately infusing humor into what can be
a tense situation...
I commend him for his tremendous work ethic and feel so grateful that he cared for each of my parents and now myself.
I can only say thank you for always being so available to us.

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Apr 30, 2012 06:15 am
 Posted by  dianeen

Dr. Neil Floch and the staff of Fairfield County Bariatrics have afforded me a second chance for a more active and healthier life. In June of 2011 at 68 yrs old Dr. Neil performed RNY Gastric Bypass at Norwalk Hospital and as of 10 mos post op I have lost 102 lbs and gain a second chance to enjoy life more fully. I left the hospital completely offm of the three type 2 diabetes meds I had been on for 12+ years. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Floch and Fairfield County Bariatrics and fully endorse the excellent level of care that I experienced both pre and post op and would urge anyone considering wls to them.

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