Biographical summary
Karan Patel, M.D., is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in Sports Medicine (University of Michigan) and Sports Foot and Ankle (Hospital for Special Surgery) at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona who specializes in the treatment of sports related injuries of the knee, shoulder, and foot/ankle. His interests include:
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and foot and ankle
- Treatment of cartilage lesions of the foot and ankle
- Research, both basic science and clinical, in a variety of topics
Dr. Patel's clinical focus is to treat those with shoulder, knee, ankle and foot conditions, allowing them to get back to the activities they enjoy.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- ACL surgery
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle reconstruction
- Ankle surgery
- Knee arthroscopy
- Knee reconstruction
- Kneecap realignment surgery
- Rotator cuff surgery
- Shoulder labral repair
- Shoulder ligament reconstruction
Interests
- Sports Medicine
- Operative and Non-operative sports injuries of the Knee, Shoulder, Foot, and Ankle
- Arthroscopic surgery of the Ankle, Knee, and Shoulder
- Complex Foot and Ankle disorders including chronic ankle instability, cartilage lesions, and traumatic injuries
- Health outcomes research
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
Fellow - Subspecialty training in Orthopaedic Sports Foot and AnkleHospital for Special Surgery
- 2019
Fellowship - Orthopaedic SportsUniversity of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- 2018
ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2013
Doctorate of MedicineUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
- 2009
BS - Biology with minor in MathematicsTexas A&M University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2020
Best Resident/Fellow Research PaperWestern Orthopaedic Association
- 2015
Best Basic Science Paper8th Annual Resident Research Symposium, Banner Orthopaedic Residency
- 2015
2nd Place, Podium Presentation AwardAnnual Meeting, Arizona Orthopaedic Society
- 2013
William N. and Ida Zinn Alpha Omega Alpha AwardUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
- 2012
William Todd Midgett, M.D. Award for Superior Clinical PracticeUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
- 2012
Nominee: 2012 Jack B. Alperin Award for Excellence in MedicineUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
- 2011
Tapan K. Banjeri AwardUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
- 2009
Summa Cum LaudeTexas A&M University
- 2005
University HonorsTexas A&M University
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
Editorial Board MemberMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Question Bank, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2022 - present
MemberSurgical Skills Committee, Arthroscopy Association of North America
- 2021 - present
MemberMembership Committee, Arthroscopy Association of North America
- 2021 - present
MemberData Safety and Monitoring Board, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
- 2020 - 2023
MemberArthroscopy Association of North America
- 2020 - present
Candidate MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 2016 - 2018
DelegateResident Assembly, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- 2014 - 2015
Junior Resident DelegateBanner University Medical Center-Phoenix
- 2013 - 2020
Resident MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 2013 - present
Resident MemberArizona Orthopaedic Society
- 2013 - present
Resident MemberMaricopa Medical Society
- 2012 - 2013
PresidentClass of 2013, Texas Alpha Chapter, UTMB, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2012 - 2013
MemberMember Selection Committee, Gold Humanism Honor Society, Arnold P. Gold Foundation
Publications