Overview
Kalpaj Parekh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa.
Dr. Parekh is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 85 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kalpaj Parekh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kalpaj Parekh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kalpaj Parekh by calling their office at 319-353-6758. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kalpaj Parekh a top-rated expert for Lung Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kalpaj Parekh is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kalpaj Parekh specialize in?
While Dr. Kalpaj Parekh is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Transplant, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Kalpaj Parekh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kalpaj Parekh has published 85 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Kalpaj Parekh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kalpaj Parekh accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalpaj Parekh accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-353-6758 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lung TransplantDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- HerniaDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Collapsed LungDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EmphysemaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.