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Deepak Patel, MD

4.7
RUSH Copley
Clinical Area:
Primary Care; Workers' Compensation and Injury Care
Specialty: Sports Medicine
Languages:
English, Gujarati

About Me

Deepak Patel, MD, FAAFP, FACSM, CIC specializes in family and sports medicine. Whether you need an annual check-up or advice on an injury that keeps you from playing your favorite sport or activity, Dr. Patel makes patients feel better tackling their health challenges on or off the field.

Dr. Patel stays current on the latest research and advancements in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine. He has authored and served as an editor for may articles and textbooks. He also presents and teaches about sports medicine topics to other physicians and medical organizations at medical conferences around the country. Given his experience, he's been selected to chair multiple musculoskeletal and sports medicine conferences.

With an expertise in concussion care, he offers testing and management in his offices in Aurora and Yorkville. In addition to editing and authoring a book on concussions, he is the concussion consultant for Plainfield, East Aurora, Plano, Sandwich, Illinois Math and Science Academy, Geneva, Newark, and Serena School Districts as well as Aurora Christian Schools. You can also find Dr. Patel on the sidelines working as a team physician for many local high schools.

Dr. Patel holds several professional positions including Faculty, Director of Sports Medicine, RUSH Copley Family Medicine Center, Assistant Professor, RUSH Medical College and member of the Medical Review Panel for the American Academy of Family Physicians website,  Familydoctor.org.

He also holds many professional memberships. Dr. Patel is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and a member of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Copley Medical Group Family and Sports Medicine Yorkville
RUSH Copley Medical Group Family and Sports Medicine Yorkville
1100 W Veterans Pkwy
Suite 200
Yorkville, IL, 60560

(630) 236-4270
(630) 236-4271
Directions
RUSH Copley Medical Group Sports Medicine
RUSH Copley Medical Group Sports Medicine
2020 Ogden Ave
Suite 400
Aurora, IL, 60504

(630) 236-4270
(630) 236-4271
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Sports Medicine
Family Medicine

Education and Training

University of Illinois - Family Medicine
University of Michigan Hospitals - Sports Medicine
University of Debrecen

Clinical Expertise

ACL tear
Ankle fracture
Bone fractures
Bursitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Chronic compartment syndrome
Concussion
Exercise and physical fitness
Exercise-induced asthma
Foot and ankle injuries and disorders
Joint injections
Knee pain
Meniscus tear
Musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders, women's
Osteoarthritis
Plantar fasciitis
Radial head fractures
Rotator cuff injury
Running injuries
Shoulder pain
Sports injuries
Sports injuries, foot-related
Sports injuries, women's
Strains and sprains
Strength training
Tendonitis
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Throwing injuries
Traumatic injuries, pediatric
Viscosupplementation
Workplace injuries

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
CorVel
Coventry
Devoted Health
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
USA Managed Care Organization
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.7
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
4.7
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.7
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.8
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.8
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.7