Overview
Kavita Parikh, MD, MSHS, is a board-certified pediatric hospital medicine physician at Children’s National Hospital. She was promoted to professor of pediatrics with tenure at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2024. Dr. Parikh serves as the research director of the Division of Hospital Medicine and medical director of Quality and Safety Research at Children’s National. Dr. Parikh completed undergraduate training at Brown University, received her medical degree from Cornell Medical College, and then completed her residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She completed her pediatric hospital medicine fellowship at Children’s National Hospital, and joined the faculty at Children’s National Hospital in 2008. Dr. Parikh is a health services and patient-oriented researcher with expertise in both large database research and patient/family-centered clinical trial design. She is committed to a career as an independent researcher in patient-centered outcomes research and completed a career training award through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Her active research portfolio includes R-level grants funded by AHRQ and NIH to study disparities in pediatric safety events, address disparities in health outcomes for children with asthma and lead a health equity research education. Her interests include improving inpatient care, hospital to home transitions, and addressing disparities to advance healthcare equity. Dr. Parikh also serves in national leadership roles, including in the National Conference and Exhibition Planning Group for the American Academy of Pediatrics and Executive Council for the Pediatric Research in Inpatient Settings (PRIS) Network. She previously served on the steering committee for the Value in Inpatient Pediatrics (VIP) Network and Hospital Pediatrics editorial board. Dr. Parikh is also co-director of the national NIH-funded Health Equity in Academic Research within Pediatric Hospital Medicine (HEAR-PHM) which is a research education program focused on building research capacity within pediatric hospital medicine for advancing health equity. In recognition of her contributions in quality and safety in pediatric hospital medicine, Dr. Parikh was honored with the 2016 Pediatric Hospital Medicine Award for Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, and the 2020 Pediatric Hospital Medicine Outstanding Research Award. In 2023, she was awarded the Mentoring Award for Excellence in the field of Clinical Science at Children’s National. Dr. Parikh is actively involved in mentoring students, trainees and faculty, and has a strong interest in faculty and inter-professional development.
Dr. Parikh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Kawasaki Disease, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Pediatric Myocarditis.
Dr. Parikh is board certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2019 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 105 peer reviewed articles.
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1801 Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
7125 13th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kavita Parikh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kavita Parikh?
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Is Dr. Kavita Parikh a top-rated expert for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kavita Parikh is classified as an Advanced expert for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), 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. Kavita Parikh specialize in?
While Dr. Kavita Parikh is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Kawasaki Disease, and Infantile Pneumothorax. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Kavita Parikh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kavita Parikh has published 105 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). You can view a list of Dr. Kavita Parikh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kavita Parikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Kavita Parikh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-436-3060 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Infantile PneumothoraxDr. Parikh isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pneumothorax.
- Kawasaki DiseaseDr. Parikh isExperienced. Learn about Kawasaki Disease.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Parikh isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.