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Shaan S. Patel MD, BA

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Elbow Surgery
  • Fractures
  • Hand Surgery
  • Joint Replacement
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Health Hendersonville
129 N Anderson Lane
Hendersonville, TN 37075
1405 West Baddour Parkway, Suite 102
Lebanon, TN 37087
5002 Crossings Circle, Suite 230
Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts - Emory University, 2007
  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2015
  • Residency - Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 2019
  • Chief Residency - Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 2020
  • Fellowship in Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity - Cleveland Clinic, 2021
  • Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Sydney Shoulder Research Institute, 2022

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2024
  • Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2025

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Pattel was very patient and very helpful in explaining my concerns, symptoms and questions. Excellent communication and good with explanation of my health issues.
May 22, 2026
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Doctor did a great job of explaining my issues and all options for treatment. Great personality and care for his patients.
May 17, 2026
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Dr. Patel is one of two best doctors I have ever been seen by.
May 13, 2026
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I recommend him all the time !!! Have several people to him !!
May 11, 2026
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Dr. Patel is so kind and considerate. He showed me the pictures of the surgery before and after and thoroughly explained what he did. That really helped me understand why I was experiencing pain and how he corrected my shoulder issues.
May 11, 2026
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Dr Patel truly makes me feels like he is in this with me and he will find a way to make be better.
May 10, 2026
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Dr Patel, was super knowledgeable and with just a bit of listening to my situation was able to provide excellent care and diagnosis.
April 24, 2026
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I'm very pleased with the treatment and plan for self-care.
April 24, 2026
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Dr Patel is excellent
April 22, 2026
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