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Dr. Parag Parekh, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Parag Parekh, MD
4.7 (68 Ratings)
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Dr. Parag Parekh, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
State College, PA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Parag Parekh, MD works in State College, PA as an Ophthalmologist and has 21 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2003. Dr. Parekh completed a residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. At present, Dr. Parekh has received an average rating of 4.7 from patients and has been reviewed 68 times. They are affiliated with Clarion Hospital, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital and Penn Highlands Tyrone. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Parekh practices at Practice in State College, PA and has additional offices in Du Bois, PA and Duncansville, PA.

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  • Dental

Locations

  1. 1 Clearview Eye Consultants LLC
    428 Windmere Dr Ste 100, State College, PA 16801
  2. 2 Office
    61 Beaver Dr, Du Bois, PA 15801
  3. 3 Enhanced Eye Care
    108 Olde Farm Office Rd, Duncansville, PA 16635
  4. 4 Office
    200 S Main St, Du Bois, PA 15801

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4.7
Based on 68 Reviews
5 Stars (61)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Mar 28, 2024
Dr. Parekh did my cataract surgery and I am so impressed with everything! Dr. Parekh and his staff were very nice, informative, and helpful! I would highly recommend him!
— Mar 28, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Reading Hospital and Medical Center
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Minnesota Eye Consultants
    2008
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Parag Parekh, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Parekh accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Parekh accepts here.

Dr. Parekh has a star rating of 4.7/5 and has been reviewed 68 times.

Dr. Parekh is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Parekh has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 21 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Clarion Hospital
  • Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
  • Penn Highlands Tyrone

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