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Montu Kishorkumar Parekh, MD

Rheumatology

Accepts New Patients
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About Montu Kishorkumar Parekh, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish, Gujarati, Hindi
Ages SeenGeriatrics, Adults
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
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Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, American University of the Caribbean (2011)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital (IM) (2014)
  • Fellowship: Rheumatology, Baylor College of Medicine (2016)
Certifications
  • Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Med/Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Med
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Montu Kishorkumar Parekh, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (195) for Montu Kishorkumar Parekh, MD

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Sep 14, 2023
Knowledgeable, patient to explain,
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Aug 31, 2023
I like how she goes over lab work and listens to my issues.
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Aug 25, 2023
Always goes over all of my lab work and a pleasure to visit with
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Aug 20, 2023
Very thorough
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Aug 19, 2023
I was satisfied with my visit with my provider who is always very professional .
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Aug 18, 2023
Good
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Aug 17, 2023
She are s nice person and she are and she now what doing
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Aug 17, 2023
She takes the time to explain everything to me, and she really cares about her patience.
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Aug 16, 2023
Great follow through. Talks a little fast for us old people. But she was very thorough.
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Aug 12, 2023
Doctor Parekh is very professional. She explanations and instructions are clear and concise. She shows concern for her patients.
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Aug 11, 2023
My time spent with Dr. Parekh has been well spent! She made me feel welcomed and has my best interest at heart. Her professionalism in helping me understand my journey, laying out each step in terms I can understand is why I would highly recommend her. I felt confident after each visit, my questions answered and care given. Thank you again Dr. Parekh!
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Aug 11, 2023
Dr Parekh is very kind and knowledgeable. She is a great doctor.
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Aug 5, 2023
Dr Parekh is very knowledgeable. Thanks to her we have been able to take care of several health issues.
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Aug 5, 2023
She is very thorough and caring
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Aug 3, 2023
The doctor is very good and she is concern about her patients and I would recommend her to anyone
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Aug 2, 2023
Wonderful knowledgeable, had studied my records intensely prior to my arrival
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Jul 26, 2023
She was wonderful - very thorough, letting me know what my options were.
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Jul 26, 2023
This doctor was very sincere, and very willing to listen to explain in detail everything I asked. Even though it was not the right specialist she was extremely informative and help me learn direction I need to go and what specialist I need to see. Again she was an excellent doctor.
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Jul 22, 2023
Great doctor
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Jul 20, 2023
The Doctor explained everything to me I have a better understanding what I am going through with my health, and I recommended her to couple of other people
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Jul 19, 2023
Very thorough and professional
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Jul 15, 2023
Very professional and thorough.
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Jul 15, 2023
She is such a nice doctor. Listened to all your problems
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Jul 15, 2023
She knows her job, she don't pull any punches. She tell you like it is. And that's the type of Doctor you need today. I like her.
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Jul 15, 2023
She was very personable and knowledgeable. She gave me great information and spent a good amount of time explaining everything she did.
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Jul 15, 2023
She was very thorough during the visit and asked a lot of questions. She covered all the bases to establish a plan of action for possible future appointments.
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Jul 14, 2023
Always caring and concerned
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Jul 14, 2023
Dr. Parekh is the most thorough doctor I have ever visited. She takes the time to read through your chart so she's completely in the know of your condition and medical procedures preceding your visit. She asks so many questions and listens very well to your answers so she can make her best assessment of your condition. She really is amazing.
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Jul 13, 2023
Dr. Parekh is very thorough with my cate. I appreciate her concern.
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Jun 28, 2023
Dr is very professional and shows interest on my progress. She explains reasons for my need to follow my treatment plan and provides explicit instruction! Amazing doctor!
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Jun 27, 2023
Matter of factly approach.
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Jun 26, 2023
Dr. Parekh listens well and communicates in easily understandable terms. She's a thorough practitioner and shows understanding about your concerns.
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Jun 24, 2023
She was so Awesome I really like her im transfee to her
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Jun 23, 2023
Intensely involved !!!
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Jun 22, 2023
She's a very good doctor she gets to the bottom of the problem
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Jun 22, 2023
Dr. Parkhurst and the staff are very kind courteous very friendly and professional
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Jun 21, 2023
Dr. Parekh Is nice, but seemed overly preoccupied with the diagnosis of lupus and not other autoimmune diseases.
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Jun 18, 2023
She listens and provides clear instructions and care advice. I think she is the best doctor I see.
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Jun 10, 2023
Everyone was warm and welcoming
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Jun 8, 2023
Very caring and explained everything so I could understand.
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Jun 7, 2023
Very thorough.
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Jun 7, 2023
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Jun 6, 2023
Excellent
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Jun 3, 2023
From the front desk personnel to the LVN and the Doctor, I can't say enough . Very professional very warm. Very informative. Overall just A1 service.
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Jun 2, 2023
Very good experience. Good starting point for establishing care. Wish the next appointment wasn't in October as the intent is to get off of prednisone as soon as practicable.
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Jun 2, 2023
Very attentive to my needs
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May 31, 2023
Very informative and listens very well
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May 25, 2023
She was very precise, detailed and informative!!
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May 25, 2023
She isa very good at explaining things and takes the time to make sure you understand. Really knows her specialty
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May 24, 2023
She explained everything to me .
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May 23, 2023
She was unbelievable I can't believe there doctors like her she was amazing very professional want to find out what's really going on with me Im impressed she's awesome doctor
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May 18, 2023
Appropriate
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May 14, 2023
Great doctor. Listens to your problems. Does the best to ensure you are well cared for.
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May 2, 2023
Good
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Apr 28, 2023
Great Team Work
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Apr 27, 2023
She always listens with intent. I don't ever feel like she is just going through the motions.
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Apr 27, 2023
Dr.Parekh is very professional and she always explains everything so that you feel comfortable and that she cares about your health care needs.
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Apr 25, 2023
She really cares about my health issues and the best way for me to manage them.
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Apr 22, 2023
She helped me to get my gout under control.
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Apr 20, 2023
She has really helped me.
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Apr 19, 2023
Very thorough and explains reason for why she chose a specific plan of care.
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Apr 11, 2023
Very thorough and explained everything very well.
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Apr 10, 2023
She explained everything well, seemed to be genuinely concerned in my health
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Apr 10, 2023
Takes time to explain every course of action
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Apr 6, 2023
Detail oriented and very thorough in her quest to identify my medical problem.
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Apr 5, 2023
Very thorough & informative, Dr. Is v
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Apr 5, 2023
I chose to see Dr. Parekh because I feel I received the best care BSW is not in my network as far as insurance goes, but I'm willing to pay alittle more for her expertise concerning my health.
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Apr 4, 2023
The Dr is well informed and always has my health as her main concern.
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Apr 4, 2023
Very prompt and helpful visit. The doctor is very informative and helpful.
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