Two former South Asian University of Chicago professors, Dr. Mikin V. Patel and Dr. Osman Ahmed, counted among nation’s leading interventional radiology specialists have co-founded the Joint & Vascular Institute at Libertyville, Illinois.
Both doctors specialize in performing minimally invasive imaging-guided procedures to treat a multitude of diseases and health conditions, many of which once required open surgery, according to a media release.
Dr. Patel completed his diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Northwestern McGaw Medical Center.
After working at the University of Arizona Medical Center, he returned to the University of Chicago as an Assistant Professor of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, where he taught other physicians how to treat patients effectively using advanced endovascular techniques.
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“I’m excited to offer academic-level care to patients in the convenience of a patient-focused outpatient clinic,” Dr. Patel said.
Dr. Patel is focused on offering patients alternatives to traditional surgery that are not only effective but also far less disruptive to daily life, the release stated. His approachable style, combined with deep technical expertise, empowers patients to take an active role in their care and recovery.
“For years, we have been pioneering and teaching other doctors how to perform innovative, minimally invasive treatments to help patients. Now, we have figured out how to bring these same treatments to the patients without having to deal with the headache of a big hospital. Getting high level care doesn’t have to be complicated. We’re about improving quality of life in a way that’s safe, effective, and convenient.”
Dr. Ahmed received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed his diagnostic residency at the University of Chicago and his fellowship training in vascular and interventional radiology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
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In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Ahmed is a pioneer in the field of musculoskeletal embolization in the United States and has been published in several peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Ahmed added, “Vascular and interventional radiology is one of the fastest growing and most innovative fields in medicine. We provide minimally invasive options to patients and their doctors in the greater Chicago area that, in many cases, are safer, yet just as effective, as their surgical alternatives.”
Joint & Vascular Institute is dedicated to offering innovative, minimally invasive solutions to help patients achieve relief from pain and improve overall health, the release stated.
Serving the northern Chicago area, the practice specializes in advanced procedures designed to treat a variety of conditions without the need for traditional surgery, according to the release.