Overview
Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh is a board-certified UCI Health gastroenterologist who directs the UCI Health Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program. A specialist in the treatment of inflammatory and irritable bowel diseases, she takes an integrated approach to helping patients manage their condition.Parekh earned a medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, and completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Tulane Medical Center Hospital. She also completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Tex., followed by advanced training in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease at the University of Chicago Department of Medicine.Her research interests include outcomes in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, clinical trials for new drug therapies to treat IBD, women’s issues and the role of ethnicity in disease outcomes. She also is actively involved in the training of GI fellows, residents and medical students. She received the Outstanding Teacher Award from the gastroenterology fellows in 2009 and has been fellowship program director since 2011. She also serves as the School of Medicine's associate dean of faculty development.Parekh is co-director of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America-Orange County Chapter. She also is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Dr. Parekh is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Parekh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 3300, Irvine, CA 92612
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Dr. Parekh 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh is classified as an Distinguished expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Nimisha K. Parekh specialize in?
While Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh accept my insurance?
Dr. Nimisha K. Parekh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
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- ColitisDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
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- AnemiaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholangitisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.