Dr. Rupin Parikh

OphthalmologyOculofacial Surgeon
New York, NY

Areas of Expertise

Ptosis (Eyelid) Surgery
Functional and Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Tumor Excision and Reconstruction
Lacrimal Gland and Tear Duct Surgery
Orbital and Facial Trauma Reconstruction
Botulinum Toxin Treatments
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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

  • Wilmer Eye Institute / Johns Hopkins University

    Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Wilmer Eye Institute / Johns Hopkins University

    Fellowship
  • Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Scheie Eye Institute / University of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship
  • University of Iowa

    Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    University of Iowa

    Fellowship
  • University of Oklahoma

    Ophthalmology

    University of Oklahoma

    Residency
  • Albany Medical College

    Doctor of Medicine

    Albany Medical College

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • ASOPRS Advocacy Ambassador, AAO Mid-Year Forum

    2024

    American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

  • Gold Humanism Honor Society, Inductee

    2022

    Arnold P. Gold Foundation

  • Jim Handa Research Award

    2019

    Wilmer Eye Institute

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IA, NY
License Numbers
MD-51035, 333921

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