Anderson, SC

Approach:

For Dr. Patel, the most logical goal is to get to the root of the problem if at all possible. “There might be other diagnoses which have not been fully treated,” he says. “Often, patients come to pain management to treat the symptom of pain. I do that, but I also want to treat the underlying problem.”

Dr. Patel finds the typical interventions most successful, including epidurals, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablations, and spinal cord stimulators.

Professional Highlights:

Dr. Patel completed medical school in Mumbai, India and completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota. After a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the University of Virginia, Dr. Patel also completed a fellowship in Pain management at the Spine, Musculoskeletal, and Rehabilitation Therapy Clinic in Sandy, Utah. He has been practicing in Upstate South Carolina since 2006. He has been with Synovation Medical Group in Anderson, South Carolina since 2019.

Personal Notes:

In the past, Dr. Patel has offered free medical counseling and pain management advice at medical camps. When he’s not watching NFL games or cricket matches, Dr. Patel enjoys playing tennis and traveling with his wife and twin daughters.

Approach:

For Nurse Practitioner Brown, low and slow is the best approach. “We talk to the patient and look at the relevant history and the treatments previously used,” he says. “While some patients might expect the same treatments as they’ve had elsewhere, we prefer treating each patient individually and determining a treatment path from there.” Treating everyone with respect is his practice as Brown believes that “Patients know when they haven’t had your full attention.” One important part of the approach is having up-to-date diagnostic information in hand. “Recent imaging is important, such as an MRI within the last two years,” Brown says.

Professional Highlights:

Brown earned his undergraduate degree as a registered nurse at Greenville Technical College in 2010. He graduated cum laude in the Master of Science in nursing (MSN) program as a family nurse practitioner from Clemson University in 2013. After graduating with his nursing degrees, Brown worked in family practice until moving to pain management.

Personal Notes:

Gerald enjoys reading and bowling. When he’s not engaged in play with his seven grandkids, he’s taking a well-deserved rest.