Dr. Patel was very informative in assisting me in making the right decision to have anterior cervial discectomy spinal fusion. He took the time prior/during/post surgery to speak with my father about what was occuring. His staff came to the waiting room each hour to let my father know what part of the surgery was occuring. His office staff has been very awesome. I have called almost daily since my surgery with questions and they have followed up with me in a timely manner and have been extremely polite and helpful. I am very greatful that Dr. Patel was the doctor on call at St David's North Medical Center on the day was admitted at an emergency room visit. I look forward to a speedy recovery.