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Dr. Kalpaj Parekh, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Kalpaj Parekh, MD
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Dr. Kalpaj Parekh, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Iowa City, IA.
Dr. Kalpaj Parekh, MD
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Dr. Kalpaj Parekh, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 56
Iowa City, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Kalpaj Parekh, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Iowa City, IA.

About

Dr. Parekh graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY / SETH GORDHANDAS SUNDERHAS MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Kalpaj Parekh, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Iowa City, IA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Parekh currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Iowa Health Care. Dr. Parekh has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Parekh received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Parekh's office accepts new patients. Dr. Parekh also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Parekh is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Open Lung Resection or Removal
Esophageal Cancer
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Esophageal Cancer
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Esophageal Cancer
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Aortic Repair
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Lung Transplant
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
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    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
    200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY / SETH GORDHANDAS SUNDERHAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kalpaj Parekh, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Parekh's profile.

Dr. Kalpaj Parekh, MD is affiliated with Iowa Health Care.

Yes, Dr. Kalpaj Parekh, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Iowa Health Care

    200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA