Dr. Mihir Parikh, MD, San Diego, CA

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4.90

About Dr. Mihir Parikh

An award-winning surgeon, Dr. Parikh was honored with the Laurence Mehlman Prize and the University of California Regents Scholar Award during his four years at UC Irvine. His presentation during his fellowship on “The effects of intrastromal corneal ring implantation (INTACS) on nerve fiber layer thickness” was awarded Best Paper of Session at the national 2000 ASCRS conference in Boston. In addition, his medical peers have voted him as “San Diego’s Top Doc” in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. Dr. Parikh teaches ophthalmology and the concepts of refractive surgery to optometrists and ophthalmologists on a regional and national level, and has been published in many medical journals and newspapers. He is on the advisory board or serves as a consultant for multiple medical and health care companies. Most of all, Dr. Parikh cherishes the time he spends with his family and living an active outdoor San Diego lifestyle—while wearing his non-prescription sunglasses, of course!

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Cataract

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Glaucoma

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Cataract

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Glaucoma

Office location

NVISION Laser Eye Centers

3655 Nobel Drive, Suite 130, San Diego, CA 92122

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Education and background

Practice names

NVISION Laser Eye Centers

Hospital affiliations

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - University of Michigan, Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Irvine, (Bachelor's)
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Residency in Ophthalmology
Sinskey Institute, Fellowship in Anterior Segment Surgery, Cornea and Refractive Surgery
New York University Elaine A. and Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital Center, Internship in Internal Medicine

Professional memberships

California Medical Association
San Diego County Medical Society
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Dr. Parikh was Honored with The Laurence Mehlman Prize and The University of California Regents Scholar Award During his Four Years at UC Irvine.
“The effects of intrastromal corneal ring implantation (INTACS) on nerve fiber layer thickness” was awarded Best Paper of Session at The National 2000 ASCRS conference in Boston.
His Medical Peers Have Voted Him as “San Diego’s Top Doc” in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1740392695

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4.90

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Which hospital is Dr. Mihir Parikh affiliated with?

Dr. Mihir Parikh is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

What practice does Dr. Mihir Parikh work with?

Dr. Mihir Parikh works with NVISION Laser Eye Centers.

Where is Dr. Mihir Parikh's office located?

Dr. Mihir Parikh's office is located at 3655 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.

Which board certifications does Dr. Mihir Parikh have?

Dr. Mihir Parikh is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mihir Parikh?

Dr. Mihir Parikh frequently sees patients for Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mihir Parikh on their profile.