Amar A. Parikh, MD

Fellowship Trained Pain Management Specialist

Amar A. Parikh, MD

About Dr. Parikh

Dr. Amar Parikh grew up in Long Island, NY and graduated as the salutatorian of WT Clarke High School. He completed a dual degree as a Bachelor of Arts and Science in the fields of Biology and Political Science at Union College in 2004. He earned the distinction of graduating Summa Cum Laude and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

Following graduation, he pursued a Masters in Business Administration degree in Health Systems Management at the Union Graduate College. He has used this degree in various projects towards the implementation of Total Quality Management in the healthcare setting.

Dr. Parikh earned his medical degree in 2008 from Albany Medical College. In 2012, he completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the prestigious Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, MA. Following residency, he served as a Staff Physician and Instructor of Anesthesia at BIDMC and Harvard Medical School. He followed his residency training with a highly coveted fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at BIDMC. As a result, he expanded his medical skills with a multitude of minimally invasive and multimodal approaches towards the care of complex spine pain.

In addition to pain management, Dr Parikh enjoys spending time with his family, and participating in athletic activities such as basketball, running, and hiking.

He is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesia, American Academy of Pain Management, International Spine Intervention Society, and American Medical Association.

Experience & Resources

Education

Medical School
Albany Medical College 2008

Fellowship
Interventional Pain Management at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School in Boston MA, 2013

Residency
Anesthesiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) with added qualification in Pain Medicine

Affiliations

  • Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Everett Road Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • St. Peter’s Hospital

Publications

Dr. Parikh has co-authored textbook chapters on the management of post-amputation pain disorders, common anesthetic complications, and pre-emptive analgesic strategies in the perioperative setting. He also serves as a leader in the field in ultrasound-guided techniques. In doing so, he has also led national conferences on ultrasound guided regional anesthesia and ultrasound for pain management procedures.

Dr. Parikh’s Reviews

5

Went to see Dr Parikh for persistent sciatica and spinal stenosis. This after 4 weeks of 8 weeks of scheduled PT. We decided to continue the PT (which had helped some) and …

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Jeffrey Johnson

June 6th 2026

5
Went to see Dr Parikh for persistent sciatica and spinal stenosis. This after 4 weeks of 8 weeks of scheduled PT. We decided to continue the PT (which had helped some) and I got a script for Celebrex. Might be a game changer. Follow up if needed. Very satisfied. Excellent doctor.
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Jeffrey Johnson

June 6th 2026

5

Dr Parikh is the best of the best, intelligent and always kind. I would never hesitate to refer him to my family and friends.

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mary bolognino

June 5th 2026

5
Dr Parikh is the best of the best, intelligent and always kind. I would never hesitate to refer him to my family and friends.
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mary bolognino

June 5th 2026

5

It’s nice when Doctor listens and takes his time. Explains the X-rays and what can be done to help. Whole office is pleasant.

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Ellen Langenbahn

June 3rd 2026

5
It’s nice when Doctor listens and takes his time. Explains the X-rays and what can be done to help. Whole office is pleasant.
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Ellen Langenbahn

June 3rd 2026

5

Good Doctor

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Steve Stark

June 3rd 2026

5
Good Doctor
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Steve Stark

June 3rd 2026

5

Dr. Parikh is one of a hand full of Drs’. who care about you as person, and will take the time to explain to you your problem and will help anyway he …

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Nonnie

May 30th 2026

5
Dr. Parikh is one of a hand full of Drs’. who care about you as person, and will take the time to explain to you your problem and will help anyway he can. Great Dr.
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Nonnie

May 30th 2026

5

Great bedside manner. Explained everything really well. I appreciated his insight and advice.

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Debra Singer

May 27th 2026

5
Great bedside manner. Explained everything really well. I appreciated his insight and advice.
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Debra Singer

May 27th 2026

5

Highly recommend best doctor

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Patient

May 26th 2026

5
Highly recommend best doctor
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Patient

May 26th 2026

5

Dr. Parikh is wonderful. He listens and gives you honest answers. He’s great at figuring out your issues and giving you answers.

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Grace Bidmead

May 23rd 2026

5
Dr. Parikh is wonderful. He listens and gives you honest answers. He’s great at figuring out your issues and giving you answers.
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Grace Bidmead

May 23rd 2026

5

Dr Parikh is amazing! Diagnosed the back pain my husband has been having for years & made a plan of treatment immediately at our first visit! He’s very knowledgeable, thorough, and highly …

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Agnes Blunt

May 9th 2026

5
Dr Parikh is amazing! Diagnosed the back pain my husband has been having for years & made a plan of treatment immediately at our first visit! He’s very knowledgeable, thorough, and highly recommend him for any chronic pain conditions.
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Agnes Blunt

May 9th 2026

5

Excellent care

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ROSE Breslin

May 6th 2026

5
Excellent care
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ROSE Breslin

May 6th 2026

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