Mr. Patel has a keen interest in research. 
Through taught courses and research, he obtained two post graduate Diploma qualifications and two Masters Qualifications, namely:
Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine (G.B. & I.)
Diploma in Science of Sports Injuries (MMU) 
MSc. In Science of Sports Injuries (MMU)
MSc. In Health Science and Practice (UCLAN)
He has published widely on various topics related to Trauma and Orthopaedics. He also has numerous presentations at national and international level.

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Hospitals of Morecambe NHS Trust

British Orthopaedic Association
British Hip Society
British Association for surgery of the knee
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Medical Defence Union

Mr. Patel completed his specialist Registrar Rotation in Trauma and Orthopaedics with North Western Deanery, rotating through various hospitals in Preston, Chorley, Bolton, Stockport, Blackburn, Burnley and Wrightington. 
He obtained fellowship experience as a lower limb arthroplasty fellow in one of the most prestigious Orthopaedic Hospitals in the country (Wrightington Hospital). Wrightington Hospital is widely regarded as a centre of excellence for orthopaedic surgery.  The fellowship and the previous training have given him an excellent experience in a wide range of hip and knee surgery including complex revision arthroplasty.
He has special interest in young adult hip problems, problematic metal on metal hip replacements and management of sports injuries. 

Mr Patel enjoys swimming, fell walking, Cricket and reading.  Along with his wife (who is a training to be a GP) Mr Patel also enjoy travelling. He likes cooking, and hopes that the meals are equally enjoyable to the diners!!!