Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Ashish Patel Earns Prestigious 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor Recognition

Dr. Ashish Patel, a prominent spine and scoliosis surgeon, has been selected as a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking his first time receiving this distinguished honor. This recognition carries significant weight in the medical community as only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians achieve this designation annually for their specialties within their regions. The selection process involves nominations by peer physicians and rigorous evaluation by Castle Connolly's physician-led research team, ensuring that only the most qualified practitioners receive this accolade.

As Chairman of the Department of Spine Surgery at Duly Health and Care, one of the nation's largest independent, multi-specialty, physician-led medical groups, Dr. Patel brings over 15 years of orthopedic and spine surgery experience to his practice. His clinical focus encompasses treating patients with neck, lower back, and spinal deformity conditions, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes. The integration of surgical robotics, advanced neuromonitoring, and minimally invasive techniques, including spinal endoscopic procedures, represents a significant advancement in spine care that benefits patients through safer, more reproducible interventions.

Dr. Patel's surgical philosophy emphasizes motion preservation, particularly through disc replacement procedures whenever feasible. This approach aligns with evolving standards in spine surgery that prioritize maintaining natural movement and function. His commitment extends beyond technical excellence to comprehensive patient education, believing that well-informed patients are better equipped to participate in shared decision-making processes about their care. This patient-centered methodology has broader implications for healthcare delivery, potentially improving treatment adherence and satisfaction rates across medical specialties.

The recognition comes amid Dr. Patel's continued academic contributions within a private practice setting. His recent achievement of winning the '2025 Best Paper' award at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada, demonstrates his ongoing commitment to advancing the field through research and innovation. This combination of clinical excellence and scholarly activity underscores the importance of maintaining academic rigor in community practice settings, potentially influencing how medical groups structure their professional development programs.

Dr. Patel's impact extends internationally through his work with underserved populations in Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Ghana. This global outreach highlights the growing importance of cross-border medical collaboration and knowledge sharing in addressing healthcare disparities. His educational background includes an orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he served as Academic/Administrative Chief Resident, followed by a clinical spine surgery fellowship at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, where he was a Co-Chief Administrative Fellow. His dedication to the field began with three years of spine research at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases prior to formal orthopedic training.

The Castle Connolly selection process, detailed at https://www.castleconnolly.com, involves comprehensive review of nominee criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Importantly, doctors cannot pay to be selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctors, ensuring the integrity and credibility of the recognition. This transparency in the selection process reinforces the value of such designations for patients seeking qualified medical care and for healthcare organizations evaluating physician credentials.