Although surgery is his expertise, Dr. Patel strongly affirms with conservative approach to manage spine disorders wherever possible or required. He is a firm advocate of an active lifestyle with corrective exercise, strength and conditioning coaching for issues where surgeries should not be the primary line of treatment. Dr. Patel has treated professional athletes from the Indian National Cricket Team, and the film industry and enabled them to perform at their peak form inspite of injuries. His command over his subject and skilled surgical expertise has made him a favourite in the international circuit. He has been invited for talks and presentations at World Congressional Meets on Spine and Related disorders and is recognised as a senior consultant by various national and international spine organisations.

In addition to his role as a surgeon and consultant, Dr. Patel is part of The Spine Foundation that is involved in nurturing new surgeons; doing philanthropic work by setting up Rural Spine Care Centres across India especially for the tribal society. His future vision is to establish a National Spine Tumour Foundation to specifically address cases related to spine tumours which is his core area of interest and is a much required step for the betterment of the country’s health landscape.