Nehal S. Parikh
Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

Dr. Nehal S. Parikh

Hematology | Oncology
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVPG Pediatric Hematology Oncology-Cedar Crest
1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 1000, 
Allentown, PA 

Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVPG Pediatric Hematology Oncology-Cedar Crest
1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 1000, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

Philosophy of care | I believe in a care team that embraces partnership with patients and families to deliver effective, first-class medical treatment. I value and incorporate suggestions provided by my patients and families to optimize my approach to their care. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of my interest in science and being able to care for patients. | Community involvement | I provide mentorship to local students and package donated goods for the armed forces. | Personal interests | Skiing.

Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Sickle Cell Disease, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Ross University School Of Medicine, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 1998
Residency
Pediatrics, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY- 2001
Specialties
Hematology
Oncology
Licenses
Pediatrics in NJ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Fellowships
Hematology & Oncology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH- 2004
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

LVPG Pediatric Hematology Oncology-Cedar Crest
1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 1000, Allentown, PA 18103
Call: 610-402-1026

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Parikh has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

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.


10 Total Publications

A phase 1 study of IDH305 in patients with IDH1R132-mutant acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
A phase 1 study of IDH305 in patients with IDH1R132-mutant acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
Journal: Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology
Published: February 02, 2022
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