
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 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis.
Dr. Parekh is board certified in Dermatology- American Board Of Dermatology and Dermapathology- American Board Of Dermatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Parekh is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Bldg 27, 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, Warts, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. 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 9 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.
- 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.
- Extramammary Paget DiseaseDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Extramammary Paget Disease.
- Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome
- Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis
- Lichen PlanusDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Lichen Planus.
- Lichen Simplex ChronicusDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Lichen Simplex Chronicus.
- PsoriasisDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Seborrheic KeratosisDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Seborrheic Keratosis.
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- WartsDr. Parekh isAdvanced. Learn about Warts.
- Experienced
- AcneDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- AcrospiromaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- BullaeDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Cheilitis GlandularisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Cheilitis Glandularis.
- Cherry AngiomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Cherry Angioma.
- ComedonesDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Comedones.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.
- Contact DermatitisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)Dr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).
- Darier DiseaseDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Darier Disease.
- Dermatitis HerpetiformisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Dermatitis Herpetiformis.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Dissecting Cellulitis of the ScalpDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp.
- EcthymaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Ecthyma.
- Eosinophilic Pustular FolliculitisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis.
- Epidermodysplasia VerruciformisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis.
- Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp
- ErythrodermaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Erythroderma.
- Exfoliative DermatitisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Exfoliative Dermatitis.
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome
- Fetal Cystic HygromaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Fetal Cystic Hygroma.
- FolliculitisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Genital WartsDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- Giant Congenital Melanocytic NevusDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.
- Giant Congenital NevusDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Nevus.
- Granuloma AnnulareDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Granuloma Annulare.
- Guttate PsoriasisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Guttate Psoriasis.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- HemangioendotheliomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioendothelioma.
- HemangiomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Hereditary Mucoepithelial DysplasiaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Hirsutism in WomenDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Hirsutism in Women.
- Hyperkeratosis Lenticularis PerstansDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Hyperkeratosis Lenticularis Perstans.
- IntertrigoDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Intertrigo.
- Kaposiform HemangioendotheliomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.
- KeloidsDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Keloids.
- Keratosis PilarisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Keratosis Pilaris.
- Lichen SclerosusDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Lichen Sclerosus.
- MelanomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- MelasmaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Melasma.
- Membranous NephropathyDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Membranous Nephropathy.
- Muir-Torre SyndromeDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Muir-Torre Syndrome.
- Multiple Familial TrichoepitheliomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma.
- Mycosis FungoidesDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Mycosis Fungoides.
- Nakajo-Nishimura SyndromeDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome.
- Necrotizing GranulomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Granuloma.
- Neurocutaneous MelanosisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Neurocutaneous Melanosis.
- Papular UrticariaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Papular Urticaria.
- Perioral DermatitisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Perioral Dermatitis.
- Pigmented Purpuric DermatosisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis.
- Plaque PsoriasisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Plaque Psoriasis.
- Polyarteritis NodosaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Polyarteritis Nodosa.
- Prurigo NodularisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Prurigo Nodularis.
- Punctate PorokeratosisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Porokeratosis.
- Pustular PsoriasisDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Pustular Psoriasis.
- PustulesDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Pustules.
- Pyogenic GranulomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Pyogenic Granuloma.
- RingwormDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Ringworm.
- RosaceaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Rosacea.
- Sebaceous AdenomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Sebaceous Adenoma.
- ShinglesDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- Spider AngiomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Spider Angioma.
- Spirurida InfectionsDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Spirurida Infections.
- Stiff Skin SyndromeDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Skin Syndrome.
- SunburnDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Sunburn.
- Syringocystadenoma PapilliferumDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.
- SyringomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Syringoma.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- TelangiectasiaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Telangiectasia.
- TrichoepitheliomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Trichoepithelioma.
- TrichothiodystrophyDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Trichothiodystrophy.
- Tufted AngiomaDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Tufted Angioma.
- VitiligoDr. Parekh isExperienced. Learn about Vitiligo.

