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Dr. Deepak Parikh Surgical Oncologist for Laser Surgery and Head & Neck Cancer
Dr. Deepak Parikh is an eminent surgical oncologist in Mumbai. He has more than 37 years of experience in surgical oncology and cancer treatment. Dr. Parikh practices at Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Bandra West, Mumbai.
Dr. Parikh was Chairman of the Medical Board of Bombay City Ambulance College. He has also worked as Director and Professor in Surgical Head & Neck and Laser services at Asian Cancer Institute, Mumbai.
Dr. Parikh specializes in Cancer Surgery, Laser Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer, Mouth Cancer, and Surgical Oncology. He is an expert in Robotic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Dr. Parikh completed his MBBS in the year 1979. Thereafter he did MS in General Surgery in 1981. Dr. Parikh has also done in McH (Surgical Oncology) in the year 1985.
Dr. Parikh has been teaching surgical oncology to postgraduate doctors. He has more than 25 years of experience in teaching medical students. Dr. Parikh is a visiting professor in India and abroad. He has a large number of publications to his credit. Dr. Parikh has participated in more than 100 national and internal conferences, as a distinguished speaker.
Services offered by Dr. Deepak Parikh in Surgical Oncology
Dr. Parikh specializes in cancer treatment in the following areas:-
- Surgical oncology
- Laser surgery
- Photodynamic laser therapy
- Head and Neck cancer
- Larynx cancer
- Voice box cancer
- Mouth cancer
- Thoracic cancer
- Tongue cancer
- Voice restoration surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Laser Piles Surgery
- Laser Fistula Surgery
- Laser Surgery for Fissure
- Laser Treatment for Pilonidal Sinus
Professional experience of Dr. Deepak Parikh
Dr. Parikh is working as a Consultant at the following hospitals:-
- Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Bandra West, Mumbai
- Asian Cancer Institute, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai
- ACI, Mumbai
- Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
- Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
Education details of Dr. Deepak Parikh
- Completed MBBS from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, in the year 1979
- Did MS in General Surgery from JJ Group Hospitals, in the year 1981
- Completed McH in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, in the year 1985
Membership of Dr. Parikh as Surgical Oncologist
- Member of Indian Society of Oncology
- Member of Indian Institute of Oncology
FAQ about Dr. Deepak Parikh
Question 1 – Where does Dr. Parikh practice?
Answer – Dr. Parikh practices at Asian Cancer Institute, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, and at Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Bandra West, Mumbai.
Question 2 – What are the areas of specialization of Dr. Parikh?
Answer – Dr. Parikh specializes in Head and Neck Cancers, Laser Surgery and Surgical Oncology.
Question 3 – How many years of experience Dr. Parikh has?
Answer – He has more than 36 years of experience in laser surgery, larynx cancer, surgical oncology, and cancer treatment.
Question 4 – What are the educational qualifications of Dr. Parikh?
Answer – He has done MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and McH (Surgical Oncology)
What is Laser Surgery?
In normal surgery, doctors use instruments for conducting surgery. But in laser surgery, special light beams are used, instead of instruments. These special lights are called laser beams. There are many types of laser beams like Carbon Dioxide Lasers, Nd YAG Lasers, LITT Lasers, Argon Lasers, etc. Lasers are used to treat cancer.
Now a day’s lasers are used for the following types of surgery:-
- For sealing small blood vessels, to stop bleeding
- For sealing lymph vessels for reducing swelling
- For decreasing the spread of tumor cells
- To shrink and destroy tumors
- For removal of tumors
- Dental procedures
- For treating skin conditions and removal of warts, moles, etc