Comments: Anytime a surgeon suggests other options to try first, before surgery, he’s a good surgeon in my book (I’ve had 12 surgeries in my life at age 57). I went in to meet with Dr. Patel expecting to schedule surgery as quick as possible and he gave me other non-surgical options, which are helping 100%. He was very nice, took his time, and there was no wait at the Brookhurst location. Highly recommend him for any hand issues.