Dr. Patel is Board Certified and Fellowship Trained in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. He graduated as the Valedictorian of his class in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas in Austin. He attended medical school at the Baylor College of Medicine. He furthered his education by completing his residency and internship at UCLA. He then completed a fellowship with Dr. David Green at The Hand Center of San Antonio. He is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery including hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Additionally, he has extensive experience in trauma and personal injury care. Dr. Manish V. Patel is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at The University of Texas Medical Branch. He is an active consultant with global medical device company, Arthrex, assisting with product development and surgeon training. Dr. Patel is happily married and has three beautiful daughters who also keep him busy. He loves to travel, cook, spend time with friends and family, and play golf.