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
I like Dr. Parikh & he has helped manage my chronic pain a great deal. The office was crowded & my time with him felt rushed. This is the 1st time I …
L ucinda Maya
October 19th 2026
L ucinda Maya
October 19th 2026
I really appreciate Dr. Parikh. I’ve been seeing him for many years. He is kind, considerate, knows how to explain things so it’s understandable, and is always caring. His popularity is a …
Andy Rumpelt
October 16th 2026
Andy Rumpelt
October 16th 2026
I was extremely pleased with its my visit. I was received promptly and taken to the examinations room. My X-rays were taken and Dr. Parikh came to explain the results. I was …
Ellen Fitzgerald
October 10th 2026
Ellen Fitzgerald
October 10th 2026
dr. parikh was kind and listened to my concerns and recommened treatment.
Kathleen Morrell
September 27th 2026
Kathleen Morrell
September 27th 2026
Dr Parikh is always thorough with his exam,procedure and explanation of what he is doing, why he is doing it and what we can hope to achieve. He always seems to be …
joey yeager
August 29th 2026
joey yeager
August 29th 2026
Dr. Parikh is very engaging. This was a follow up visit He came in asked how I was doing and if I had any pain. He reviewed the results of my MRI …
Bob DeSarbo
August 26th 2026
Bob DeSarbo
August 26th 2026
Dr. Parikh and his staff were wonderful! I felt listened to, and my complex case was explained to me thoroughly. Dr. Parikh talked me through all my options and we landed on …
Deirdre Michael
August 22nd 2026
Deirdre Michael
August 22nd 2026
Dr Amar Parikh is wonderful! He’s very knowledgeable and listens to our concerns. Has come up with a plan to treat chronic back pain for my husband. Dr Parikh Explains everything very …
Agnes Blunt
August 12th 2026
Agnes Blunt
August 12th 2026
Very kind and professional
Tracey Gorham
August 7th 2026
Tracey Gorham
August 7th 2026
This clinician, Dr Parikh is by far the most brilliant, approachable, competent and compassionate health professional I have ever had the pleasure of receiving competent skills. I wish , pray that he …
suzanne walpole
August 2nd 2026
suzanne walpole
August 2nd 2026