Sunny H. Patel, MD
Accepting New Patients
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My treatment philosophy involves truly listening to each patient and understanding their goals for care.
– Sunny H. Patel, MD

Sunny H. Patel, MD

Hip Arthroscopist, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon

Duke Health Provider question
Accepting New Patients
Call for an Appointment
336-538-2370
Kernodle Clinic West
336-506-1214
Kernodle Clinic Mebane
Where I See Patients
Kernodle Clinic Mebane - Mebane, NC
Kernodle Clinic West - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Burlington, NC
Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
My treatment philosophy involves truly listening to each patient and understanding their goals for care.
– Sunny H. Patel, MD

About Me

I am an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Most of my patients are active and are unable to participate in the activities they enjoy. I treat patients of all ages with shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle pain. This includes young athletes with ACL injuries, shoulder dislocations, or hip impingement; middle-aged patients with rotator cuff tears or meniscus injuries; and older patients with shoulder arthritis. I also treat patients with a variety of fractures. My goal is to ensure that each patient has an excellent experience throughout their care. My treatment philosophy involves truly listening to each patient and understanding their goals for care. This allows us to make a joint decision regarding the best treatment, whether that involves surgery or non-surgical options. I spend most of my free time with my wife and daughter. I enjoy playing a variety of sports, staying active, and traveling.

Current Appointments and Affiliations
Languages I Speak
English

Call for an Appointment

336-538-2370
Kernodle Clinic West
336-506-1214
Kernodle Clinic Mebane

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Provider Rating
4.91 out of 5
347 ratings, 36 reviews

Training and Education

Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Duke University, 2017-2018
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (Ohio), 2012-2017
Education
MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (Ohio), 2012

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests

My research interests include the use of orthobiologics, such as stem cells and PRP, to treat various orthopaedic conditions. This is an area that has become popular without very much supporting data. I hope my work in this area will help us understand when these therapies can truly help patients.

Publications
View my publications on PubMed

Insurance Accepted

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External Relationships

Duke requires faculty members to report certain relationships outside of their employment in order to ensure potential conflicts can be addressed. This faculty member has reported no outside activities that relate to their Duke responsibilities.