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 highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. 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.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Bldg 27, Temple, TX 76508
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Palak K. Parekh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Palak K. Parekh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Palak K. Parekh by calling their office at 254-724-6300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Palak K. Parekh a top-rated expert for Actinic Keratosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Palak K. Parekh is classified as an Distinguished expert for Actinic Keratosis, 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. Palak K. Parekh specialize in?
While Dr. Palak K. Parekh is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Actinic Keratosis, Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis, and Warts. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Palak K. Parekh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Palak K. Parekh has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Actinic Keratosis. You can view a list of Dr. Palak 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. Palak K. Parekh accept my insurance?
Dr. Palak K. Parekh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-6300 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
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Epidermolytic HyperkeratosisDr. Parekh isDistinguished. Learn about Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis.
- Advanced
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
- Epidermoid CystDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Epidermolytic Palmoplantar Keratoderma
- Extramammary Paget DiseaseDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Extramammary Paget Disease.
- Experienced
- AcneDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Acrokeratoelastoidosis of CostaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa.
- AcrospiromaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.