Dr. Rupesh Parikh, MD

In My Own Words

Dr. Rupesh J. Parikh's philosophy of taking care of the patient first and the disease second, has led him to become highly regarded and respected in the medical community, serving as the practice president for Comprehensive Cancer Centers and Chief of Staff for Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican's Siena and Rose de Lima campuses. In addition to his duties as practice president, Dr. Parikh is a practicing medical oncologist and hematologist at Comprehensive. Since joining Comprehensive in 2005, he has been proactive in the fight against cancer having served as Principal Investigator for a number of clinical trials. With access to more than 170 clinical trials annually and practice research that has led to more than 100 FDA-approved cancer treatments, Dr. Parikh treats patients who have traveled from out of state as well as many locals. Under Dr. Parikh's leadership, research staffing at the practice has nearly doubled and there is a continued emphasis on quality as well as continued training and education. In addition to his work at Comprehensive, Dr. Parikh also strives to give back to the medical community as an Adjunct Assistant Professor for Touro University and Clinical Assistant Professor for UNLV School of Medicine, helping to teach the practitioners of tomorrow. He has authored several publications and currently sits on the Medical Executive Committee, serves as the Chairman of the Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee and is on the Community Board for Dignity Health – St. Rose Hospitals in the Las Vegas/Henderson area. Prior to joining the practice, Dr. Parikh was the lead researcher for enrolling patients onto clinical trials at Southern California Permanente Medical Group at Kaiser Fontana. He served on the Regional Cancer Committee and was the Chairman of the Local Cancer Committee as well. He is the recipient of numerous notable awards including Inspired Excellence in Healthcare honoree by Las Vegas HEALS, Medical Marvel by Nevada Business Magazine and Health Care Headliner by Greenspun Media Group. Dr. Parikh also consistently receives Top Doctor recognitions from VEGAS INC, Greenspun Media Group, Desert Companion, Vegas Seven and Castle Connolly.  He has been recognized as America's Top Oncologist by the Consumer Research Council of America, America's Most Honored Professionals by The American Registry, CareDash Five Star Physician as well as the Top 10 Oncologists, Top 10 Doctors, Patients' Choice, Most Compassionate Doctor and On-Time Physician awards from Vitals. EDUCATION Dr. Parikh completed his fellowship in hematology/oncology from The University of Oklahoma, and residency in internal medicine from St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore where he served as Chief Resident. AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST As a hematologist/oncologist he sees all cancer types and has a special interest in the following areas: anemia, breast cancer, chronic leukemia, colon cancer, myeloma, lung cancer, hospice and palliative medicine and clinical research. Dr. Parikh also sees a variety of hematologic malignancies and lymphomas. His extensive research in the leukemia and lymphoma field has been published in Neoplastic Diseases of the Blood, 4th edition. BOARD CERTIFIED Internal Medicine Medical Oncology MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Society of Clinical Oncology Cancer Treatment Centers of America Credentialing Committee Member – St. Rose Hospitals Community Board Member - St. Rose Hospitals Chief of Staff - Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican's Siena and Rose de Lima campuses Clark County Medical Society Member of the National Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee for The US Oncology Network, Nevada Cancer Research Foundation Nevada Oncology Society Nevada State Medical Association US Oncology Research Network PERSONAL Dr. Parikh is married with children. He is fluent in several languages and enjoys traveling. He also enjoys reading, golf, teaching, sports, kite flying and spending time with his family.