Madhish Patel, DO

Dr. Madhish Patel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, hip preservation, and advanced joint replacement surgery. Based in Fort Myers, Florida, he practices with Gardner Orthopedics, where he is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals requiring primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. Dr. Patel is highly skilled in robotic-assisted and computer-navigated joint replacement procedures and is certified in both Mako and ROSA robotic surgical systems. His commitment to innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration helps optimize outcomes and improve quality of life for his patients.

Dr. Patel completed an Adult Reconstruction and Hip Preservation Fellowship at Desert Orthopaedic Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he received advanced training in complex hip and knee reconstruction. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University after completing a Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences. Prior to medical school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Benedictine University. He then completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency through Ascension Genesys Hospital and Michigan State University’s Statewide Campus System, where he developed extensive expertise in orthopedic surgery and patient care.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Patel is deeply involved in orthopedic education and professional leadership. He currently serves as Fellowship Faculty and Co-Director for the Ortho Florida Adult Reconstruction Fellowship and is an active member of the AOAO Resident and Fellow Committee. His dedication to teaching has also included serving as a faculty instructor for advanced hip and knee educational programs, including the Alumni Faculty IEP Hip and Knee Fellows Course held in Tampa, Florida. Through mentorship and education, he remains committed to advancing the next generation of orthopedic surgeons.

Dr. Patel has contributed to the advancement of orthopedic medicine through research, publications, and national presentations. His scholarly work includes publications in the Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (JPOSNA) and StatPearls, as well as research focused on joint arthroplasty outcomes, catastrophic trunnion failure in total hip replacement, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, and factors influencing postoperative recovery and discharge planning. He has presented his findings at prestigious meetings, including the Nevada Orthopaedic Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Patel enjoys an active lifestyle that reflects his passion for teamwork, perseverance, and adventure. A former member of Uganda’s Under-15, Under-19, and National Cricket Teams, he developed a lifelong appreciation for discipline and leadership through athletics. In his free time, he enjoys biking, hiking, and shark cage diving. Dr. Patel maintains active membership in numerous professional organizations, including the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, and the American Osteopathic Association.

• Desert Orthopaedic Center, Las Vegas, Nevada - Fellowship, 2022–2023
• Ascension Genesys Hospital / Michigan State University Statewide Campus System, Grand Blanc, Michigan - Orthopedic Surgery Residency, 2017–2022
• Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois - D.O., 2013–2017
• Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois - M.A. in Biomedical Sciences, 2011–2012
• Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois - B.S. in Biological Sciences, 2008–2011

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery (2026)
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Mako Robotic Hip and Knee Surgeon
• Certified ROSA Robotic Hip and Knee Surgeon

• Selected Faculty and Co-Director, Ortho Florida Adult Reconstruction Fellowship (2024–Present)
• AOAO Resident and Fellow Committee Member (2025–Present)
• Alumni Faculty, IEP Hip and Knee Fellows Course, Tampa, Florida (2026)

• American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
• American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

• Patel M, Clement C. Cannulated Screw Dethreading During Fixation for a Pediatric Distal Humerus Fracture. Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (JPOSNA), Volume 2, Number 1, May 2020.

• Patel M, Nelson R. Genu Valgum. StatPearls Publishing, 2022.

• Catastrophic Trunnion Failure in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Series.

• Lateralization Shoulder Angle (LSA) and Distalization Shoulder Angle (DSA) to Determine Functional Outcomes of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

• Social Reasons That Influence Discharge to Skilled Nursing Facility Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

• Seronegative Blastomycosis: A Case for Augmenting the Diagnosis Algorithm.

• Liraglutide as Adjunct in Medical Management of Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke.