Dr. Rupin Parikh
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Rupin Parikh is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon at ColumbiaDoctors and the CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute. He specializes in functional and cosmetic eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital surgery, as well as reconstruction after trauma and tumor removal. His care philosophy centers on detailed evaluation, meticulous surgical planning, and outcomes that restore comfort, function, and natural appearance.
Dr. Parikh completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Oklahoma, followed by advanced training with fellowships at the University of Iowa, Scheie Eye Institute/University of Pennsylvania, and the Wilmer Eye Institute/Johns Hopkins University. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His expertise includes ptosis repair, complex eyelid reconstruction, thyroid eye disease, lacrimal surgery, and cosmetic eyelid procedures.
Training

Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Wilmer Eye Institute / Johns Hopkins University
FellowshipOculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Scheie Eye Institute / University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship
Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Iowa
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
University of Oklahoma
Residency
Doctor of Medicine
Albany Medical College
Medical School
Awards & Honors
ASOPRS Advocacy Ambassador, AAO Mid-Year Forum
2024American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Gold Humanism Honor Society, Inductee
2022Arnold P. Gold Foundation
Jim Handa Research Award
2019Wilmer Eye Institute
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- IA, NY
- License Numbers
- MD-51035, 333921
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