Palak K. Parekh
Advanced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
Advanced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

Overview

Dr. Palak Parekh is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist with an emphasis on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, alopecia, complex medical dermatology, and acne. Dr. Parekh is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatopathology, and the Texas Dermatological Society. She received her certifications in dermatology and dermatopathology from the American Board of Dermatology.  She serves on numerous hospital committees, is a reviewer for several journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), and is on the editorial board for JAAD Reviews. As the dermatology residency program director, Dr. Parekh is committed to superior resident and medical student education. She enjoys running, traveling, yoga and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Parekh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis, Warts, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Flushing Hospital Medical Center - 2006
Residency
Dermatology, Texas A&M Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - 2009
Specialties
Dermatology
Licenses
Dermatology in TX
Board Certifications
Dermapathology- American Board Of Dermatology
Dermatology- American Board Of Dermatology
Fellowships
Dermatopathology, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston - 2010
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Specialty Care Center Dermatology Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St, Bldg 27, Temple, TX 76508
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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