Shashikant Patil, MD
Neurosurgery

4.8 out of 5,
New patient visits
Piedmont Physicians Neurosurgery Athens
242 King Avenue, Suite 150
Athens, GA 30606-2797
Phone
706-475-1870Fax
706-475-1879
Dr. Shashikant Patil joined Piedmont Physicians Neurosurgery after having served as a Neurosurgeon at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas for the last 6 years. He's treated many patients with complex spine and brain problems. He has special interests in minimally invasive methods for treatment of spinal disorders, complex spine instrumentation and reconstruction for adult spinal deformity, spine and brain tumors, peripheral nerve surgery, and motion preserving treatment of degenerative spines.
Dr. Patil is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore India and went on to train in neurosurgery at LSU Health Sciences Center, The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and the Hague and Leiden University Medical Center.
Dr. Patil is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore India and went on to train in neurosurgery at LSU Health Sciences Center, The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and the Hague and Leiden University Medical Center.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Education
Kasturba Medical College
Medical Education, 1999
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2011
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
1,226 ratings,
362 reviews
8/18/2025
He,Äôs always very thorough when explaining what will actually go on during surgery and aftercare too. üòÄ
8/18/2025
Dr Patel seemed highly knowledgeable about the medical issue I was seeing him about. He did a very good explaining everything to me. And very patient in answering any questions I had asked.
8/11/2025
He was very knowledgeable and seemed concerned.
7/28/2025
I had serious spinal surgery with Dr Patel and will have another in September! I have complete trust in him!
7/28/2025
He listens to what you are saying and knows what,Äôs best for me to get better
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Piedmont Physicians Neurosurgery Athens
242 King Avenue, Suite 150 Athens, GA 30606-2797