Dr. Rajiv Parakh

Dr. Rajiv Parakh

Chairman

43 Years of Experience

Vascular Surgeon

Reg. No.:5121, Haryana State Dental Council

Medanta - The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon

English

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About Dr. Rajiv Parakh

  • Dr. Rajiv Parakh is a Peripheral Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with over 43 years of experience.
  • His expertise lies in Endovascular Interventions, Endovascular Repair of Aneurysm, Carotid Surgery, Peripheral Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Vascular Trauma, etc.
  • His educational qualifications include an MBBS from G B Pant Hospital / Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 1981, and an MS (General Surgery) from G B Pant Hospital / Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 1986
  • He also earned a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), UK, in 1987 and underwent specialized training in Vascular Surgery in the UK.
  • He established one of India’s initial independent Vascular Surgery Departments in 1990.
  • Dr. Parakh co-founded the Vascular Society of India and the Endo-vascular Intervention Society of India.
  • He also served as Secretary of the International Society for Vascular Surgery, New York, USA, in 2007.
  • He pioneered the first government-recognized teaching program in vascular surgery accredited by the NBE.
  • He holds a Life Membership with the Society of Vascular Surgery.

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Education

  • MBBS, G B Pant Hospital / Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 1981
  • MS (General Surgery), G B Pant Hospital / Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 1986
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), UK, 1987

Past Experience

  • Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 2010
  • Chairman, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai
  • Chairman, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

Awards

  • Vice President of International Society for Vascular Surgeon, USA, 2010
  • Sushil Malik Oration, Indian Medical Association, 2009
  • Prof. Hari Vaishnava Oration by Delhi Medical Association, 2008

Associations/Membership

  • International Society for Vascular Surgery
  • Vascular Society of India 
  • Endovascular Intervention Society of India 
  • European Society of Vascular Surgery 
  • Society of Vascular Surgery

Paper Published

  • Clinical Practice Recommendations for Antithrombotic Management of Peripheral Artery Disease: An Indian Perspective, 2024.
  • Supera Stent Implantation with Ultrasound Guidance for Complex Ostial Lesions of Superficial Femoral Artery by Retrograde Approach: The SUGAR Technique, 2021.
  • A prospective observational study to evaluate the utility of USG (ultrasound)-guided arteriovenous fistuloplasty in our institute, 2021.
  • Assessment of quality of life between patients undergoing pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis versus conservative management with iliofemoral-popliteal deep-vein thrombosis, 2021.
  • A novel technique: Indocyanine green angiography to prognosticate healing of foot ulcer in critical limb ischemia
  • Minimally invasive management of renal artery pseudoaneurysm following robotic nephron-sparing surgery: Report of two cases and review of literature, 2018.
  • A Rare Entity: Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Injury in a Patient with Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery, 2017.
  • Administration of Adult Human Bone Marrow-Derived, Cultured, Pooled, Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Critical Limb Ischemia Due to Buerger’s Disease: Phase II Study Report Suggests Clinical Efficacy, 2016.
  • Consensus on Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis with Emphasis on NOACs (Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants): Recommendations from Inter-Disciplinary Group of Indian Experts, 2016.
  • Hybrid Operating Theater Could Increase Role of Endovascular Adjuncts in Peripheral and Thoracic Outlet Vascular Trauma, 2014.
  • CYP2C9, VKORC1, CYP4F2, ABCB1, and F5 variants: influence on the quality of long-term anticoagulation, 2014.
  • A double blind randomized placebo controlled phase I/II study assessing the safety and efficacy of allogeneic bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cell in critical limb ischemia, 2013.
  • Higher incidence of C677T polymorphism of the MTHFR gene in North Indian patients with vascular disease, 2012.
  • Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin and Mortality in Acutely Ill Medical Patients for the LIFENOX Investigators, 2011.
  • Prevalence of Hyperhomocysteinemia in Vascular Disease: Comparative Study of Thrombotic Venous Disease Vis-e-Vis Occlusive Arterial Disease, 2007.
  • Endovascular Covered Stent for Management of Arterial Pseudoaneurysms After Central Venous Access, 2007.
  • Consensus Development Recommendations for the Role of LMWHs in Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism: An Indian Perspective, 2006.
  • Pulmonary Embolism: A Frequent Occurrence in Indian Patients with Symptomatic Lower Limb Venous Thrombosis, 2006.
  • Prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia in Indian patients of vascular disease and their response to therapy with vitamins of the B group, 2005.
  • Studies on homocysteine demonstrating its significance as a possible tool for differential diagnosis in occlusive vascular disease, 2004.

Field of Expertise

  • Intra Vascular Foreign Body Removal
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Aortofemoral Bypass Surgery
  • Balloon Angioplasty
  • Carotid Stenting
  • Central Vein Interventional Procedures
  • Central Venogram
  • Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS)
  • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
  • Endovenous Laser Therapy
  • Femoral Popliteal Bypass Surgery
  • Femorofemoral Bypass
  • Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement
  • Mesenteric Artery Bypass Stenting
  • Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Embolization
  • Peripheral Angioplasty
  • Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty
  • Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty with Stent Placement
  • Peripheral Arterial Thrombolysis RT LT
  • Peripheral Bypass Surgery (Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery)
  • Peripheral Digital Subtraction Angiography
  • Peripheral Embolisation
  • Peripheral Hemangioma Embolisation
  • Peripheral Hemangioma Sclerotherapy
  • PICC Line Insertion
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage Pelvic Angiography
  • Pudendal Artery Evaluation
  • Pulmonary Endarterectomy
  • Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE)
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Selective Vessel Angiography
  • Sympathectomy
  • Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (TEVAR)
  • Thrombectomy
  • Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
  • VNUS Closure Procedure
  • Aortic Arch Disease
  • Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease
  • Arm Artery Disease
  • Arterial Aneurysms
  • Buerger's Disease
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Claudication
  • Critical Limb Ischemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Endoleaks (Type I-V)
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia
  • Marfan Syndrome
  • Mesenteric Ischemia
  • Peripheral Aneurysm
  • Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Renal Artery Aneurysm
  • Spider Veins
  • Subclavian Steal Syndrome
  • Takayasu's Arteritis
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm
  • Varicose Ulcer
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Infections
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Trauma
  • Visceral Artery Aneurysm

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