Meet your new shoulder specialist.
Dr. Midhat Patel is a shoulder and sports medicine surgeon at Banner Health and the University of Arizona — a Cleveland Clinic fellowship-trained shoulder specialist offering a full spectrum of shoulder care, from nonoperative and minimally invasive treatments to revision surgery and complex reconstruction.
Dr. Midhat Patel is a shoulder and sports medicine surgeon at Banner Health and the University of Arizona — a full spectrum of shoulder care, from nonoperative treatments to complex reconstruction.
Accepts most major insurance plans · Booking continues on Banner Health's secure site
"Dr. Patel is very personable and caring. His explanations were thorough and understandable."
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Training, certification, and where to find Dr. Patel.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Find your shoulder condition in 60 seconds.
Answer a few quick questions about your symptoms and we'll point you to the most likely cause — plus the right next step, whether that's PT, an injection, or a visit with Dr. Patel.
Built from thousands of shoulder consults. Not a diagnosis — a starting point.
What Dr. Patel treats
Shoulder arthritis
Anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement for advanced arthritis.
Rotator cuff tears
Primary and revision rotator cuff repair — arthroscopic when possible.
Revision shoulder replacement
Painful, failed, or infected previous shoulder surgery.
Labrum & instability
Labrum repair for primary and recurrent shoulder instability.
Biceps & triceps tendon
Tendon pain and rupture — including distal biceps repair.
Failed previous shoulder surgery
Revision of failed arthroscopic procedures or shoulder replacements.
What patients say afterward.
"Dr Patel is very personable and caring. His explanations were thorough and understandable. He reviewed the various options for treatment and was very patient in answering all the questions I asked."
"As always the doctor hears my concerns and advised me what I should do. I have an excellent experience with Dr. Patel as my shoulder surgeon."
"Dr. Midhat Patel is amazing. He cares about his patients and is extremely knowledgeable. Excellent surgeon."
"Dr Patel took his time and listened to me. He understood how this injury affected my life and made a quick and informed diagnosis. I would highly recommend Dr Patel."
"I expected a surgical recommendation and was pleasantly surprised to hear it wasn't needed."
"Dr. Patel's kindness, genuine concern, intellectual curiosity and exceptional medical knowledge made a difficult and painful experience as positive and joyful as possible."
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