Atul Patel, MD

Articles

When the Patient Says Pain is the Problem, Physiatry Has a Plan

September 29th 2023

The goal of a PM&R physician is to identify the source of function-limiting pain and then develop the best plan for each patient to return them to their lives.

Physiatry to Primary Care: Think Outside the Box—Call Us

Atul Patel, MD

September 26th 2023

How can a nearby physiatrist help your patient with hypertension? If comorbid arthritis has the person couchbound, a consult and some PT could go a long way.

That Patient with Neck Pain in Exam Rm 2 May not Need a Neurology Referral Today

Atul Patel, MD

September 25th 2023

The patient with neck pain might be better off referred to a physiatrist for additional evaluation and possibly treatment, according to PM&R physician Atul Patel, MD.

A PM&R Generalist May be Just What Primary Care Needs: New Interview

Atul Patel, MD

September 21st 2023

A member of the board of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation highlights the breadth of his practice.