AlexanderParikhMD MPH, FACS, FSSO(He/Him)

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Paige Johnson Distinguished Chair in Oncology, Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery

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Dr. Alexander Parikh is a Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncologist and Chief of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery at the University of Texas San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center in San Antonio Texas. He received his medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, his general surgical training at the University of Cincinnati, and his Surgical Oncology training at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. A renowned leader in the field, he has been in practice 24 years. He specializes in the surgical treatment of malignant and complex diseases of the pancreas, liver, and biliary tract in addition to gastrointestinal cancers. His research focuses on cancer care disparities as it relates to social determinants of health including health insurance, race, and rurality.

Vanderbilt UniversityMPH, 2009 - 2011
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2000 - 2003
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 2000
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1993

Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2017, 2021
Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons