Education 1997-2000 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas 1996-1997 Internal Medicine Internship, Baylor University Medical Center Department of Medical Education, Dallas, Texas 1996 M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1992 B.A., University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California Patels Awards/Recognition: Director of Conservative Care, Texas Back Institute Best Doctor Award, D Magazine , Dallas, Texas Board of Managers, Presbyterian Plano Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Award/Recognition D Magazine Best Doctors 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Texas Monthly Super Doctor: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Publication, Books, & Presentations As world-renowned leaders in the field of neck and back care, Texas Back Institute doctors are continuously writing and presenting professional articles, publications and speaking engagements to national and international audiences
By reducing glucagon secretion, GLP-1 helps maintain steady blood sugar levels
Weight loss is recommended for anyone with BMI over 30, or BMI 2529.9 plus conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease
Integration into a structured longevity protocol
The amount of extra oxygen and energy used by active individuals requires far more than the nutritional RDA of the average population
