MAHARSH PATEL, MD
3708 NORTHSIDE DRIVE | MACON
478-745-4206 | ORTHOGA.ORG
What is your role at OrthoGeorgia?
As an Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
at OrthoGeorgia, we serve patients from 125 counties in
Georgia. My mission is to help restore function and improve
the quality of life of people with upper extremity issues
involving the shoulder, elbow or hand. The hand and upper
extremity are so important in everything we do in our day-
to-day lives. Together, we can make sure patients can do the
activities they enjoy and live their lives the way they desire.
What is the most gratifying part of your job?
Seeing people who come to me with a problem, giving them
a correct diagnosis, helping them understand their diagnosis
and working with them to achieve the best possible outcome,
is the most gratifying part of my job. It is by assisting others
that we are afforded the opportunity to reflect on who we are
and how far we have come.
Any advice for those pursuing an orthopaedic career?
Put your head down and keep pushing forward. Your desire
and passion for your work will get you far. Find a mentor and
learn as much as you can from him or her. And remember that
even when you have a tough day, you still have the best job in
the world.
How does OrthoGeorgia serve our community with
inclusivity in mind?
We do not exclude anyone who may need our care. Anyone
and everyone – no matter what age, gender, race, creed or
socioeconomic status – is always welcome at OrthoGeorgia.
Maharsh Patel, MD Maharsh Patel, MD
OrthoGeorgia OrthoGeorgia
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