Dr. Viral Patel

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Biography

Viral R. Patel is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics Sports Medicine at the University of Washington. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of spinal diseases, with a focus on adult and pediatric spine deformities, degenerative spine pathology, and minimal invasive spine surgery. Dr. Patel earned his M.D. from Gujarat University in India and subsequently completed advanced training in spine trauma and adult degenerative pathology at the University of Washington. His education also includes a fellowship in pediatric complex spinal deformity at Louisiana State University and minimal invasive spine surgery at the Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is dedicated to enhancing the clinical practice through his research on adult spinal deformity and minimal invasive techniques, as well as improving patient experiences at the University of Washington Medical Center, striving to position it as a national leader in spine surgery. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and reading.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics Sports Medicine, focusing on spinal diseases.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.