Methodist Hospitals Welcomes Two New Specialists to the Methodist Physician Group

Patel-Ashish-MDMethodist Hospitals is pleased to announce the addition of two new specialists to the Methodist Physician Group. Dr. Ashish Patel, Spine and Scoliosis Surgeon, and Dr. Omar Perez, Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Ashish Patel’s areas of expertise include pediatric and adult spine deformity, scoliosis and revision spine surgery, cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy, lumbar degenerative pathology including spinal stenosis, spinal tumors, infections and fractures, and herniated discs. Dr. Patel has a Fellowship in Spine and Scoliosis Surgery and served as Chief Fellow at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery which has been ranked in US News & World Report’s #1 Orthopedic Hospital, 2016-17.

Perez-Omar-MD Dr. Omar Perez’s areas of expertise include sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Perez has a Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine from Baylor/University of Texas in Houston. He has successfully treated world-class athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA and Major League Baseball.

Both physician are welcoming new patients and accept most insurance plans. To schedule appointment patients can call 219-738-6670.

About Methodist Hospitals:
Methodist Hospitals is a community-based, not-for-profit health system with two full-service acute care facilities that has been leading the way to better health for residents of Northwest Indiana for almost 100 years. Methodist Hospitals offers a number of award-winning programs, including Heart and Vascular, Neuroscience and Oncology Institutes, Bariatric Surgery and Women’s Health program. Its range of services also includes Emergency and Trauma services, Orthopedics and Spine Care, Rehabilitation services and Home Health Services.