Board-Certified Physician Joins Interventional Spine Program at The Christ Hospital Health Network

CINCINNATI (July 30, 2026) – The Christ Hospital Health Network is proud to announce that Ankit Patel, MD, board-certified physician, has joined The Christ Hospitals’ Interventional Spine Program at the Joint & Spine Center in Mt. Auburn. Dr. Patel specializes in interventional pain management.

He is certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology and a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Dr. Patel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Michigan and his Medical Degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed a residency in Anesthesiology at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami and a fellowship in Pain Medicine at the Henry Ford Health System.

"I am thrilled to be joining The Christ Hospital Health Network that has a reputation of excellence in orthopedic care,” said Dr. Patel. “I look forward to being part of a team approach to patient care. I’m not only drawn to the intellectual challenge, but also to the responsibility, empathy and trust that come with caring for others. I find a lot of motivation from the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives during some of their most vulnerable moments.”

“Adding Dr. Patel to our award-winning care at The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center continues the tradition of exceptional outcomes for our patients and the community,” said Brian Colley, Executive Director of the Musculoskeletal Service Line at The Christ Hospital Health Network. “Our team continues to do everything it takes to bring in the best medical talent in the country to better help Greater Cincinnati.”

The Joint and Spine Center team provides comprehensive and patient-centered care using the latest in non-surgical treatments to meet each patient’s individual needs. The team at The Christ Hospital Health Network specializes in the latest techniques in a number of orthopedic conditions. For more information on The Joint & Spine Center including ways to schedule an appointment and information on all aspects of orthopedic care, click here.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, eight ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For 137 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up of more than 1,300 physicians and more than 7,200 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2026.