Dr. Purvish Parikh
is the Group Oncology Director & Prof. of Medical Oncology at Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad
Dr. Purvish Parikh is the Group Oncology Director & Professor of Medical Oncology at Shalby Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad. He is also a medicolegal expert, educator, and is involved in digital health, entrepreneurship and mentorship.
Financial planning and investments have al... more»Financial planning and investments have always ensured a secured life. Dr Purvish Parikh has put forth an article based on his personal experience that includes the most important financial instruments for doctors and the best investment avenues that doctors can consider. «less
Apr 14, 2022
As we battle the next wave/peak of the pan... more»As we battle the next wave/peak of the pandemic, Dr. Purvish Parikh discusses about the dilemma on vaccine considerations for COVID-19, players involved, safety among vulnerable populations, and the international regulations, and logistical problems that present new challenges. «less
Jan 07, 2021
After COVID-19 taking over our lives this ... more»After COVID-19 taking over our lives this year, we finally see a sliver of hope via a vaccine. But that aside, there could be other ways COVID-19 could wane or end in India. As we move into the new year, Dr. Purvish Parikh speculates various endgame theories for the pandemic will play out. «less
Dec 24, 2020
Dr. Purvish Parikh compares data available... more»Dr. Purvish Parikh compares data available from studies conducted by 6 potential vaccine candidates- moving faster than ever before, to deliver an effective innoculate that will eventually end the fight against the COVID pandemic. «less
Dec 08, 2020
This Sunday, we bring to you an article fr... more»This Sunday, we bring to you an article from Dr. Purvish Parikh. He answers questions on workplace insubordination, under what circumstances doctors can be found guilty and how it can affect their career and future work prospects. «less
Nov 01, 2020
Preprinted forms have very much become the... more»Preprinted forms have very much become the norm in all healthcare institutions and organisations, so it should come as a surprise when the usage of these can land you in medicolegal trouble. Dr. Purvish Parikh recounts one such case and urges doctors to be aware of the fine print before using these. «less
Oct 06, 2020
Dr. Purvish Parikh writes about the approa... more»Dr. Purvish Parikh writes about the approach for oligometastatic disease in lung cancer among Indian patients, suggesting that it may not always be necessary to go by the general applicability of recommendations while planning treatment and management. «less
Sep 01, 2020
Using data, Dr. Purvish Parikh compares te... more»Using data, Dr. Purvish Parikh compares testing rates and prevalence of COVID-19 for India with other countries with the highest number of cases to prove that India is doing much better than some of the developed nations in the world. «less
Jun 24, 2020
Given the limited testing so far, it is to... more»Given the limited testing so far, it is too early to say whether India’s current trajectory will sustain, rise, or flatten in the coming days. In the meantime however, Dr. Parikh provides statistics that seem to indicate that SAARC countries are better at flattening the curve than western countries. «less
Apr 17, 2020
With the extended lockdown in place, stayi... more»With the extended lockdown in place, staying home all day can become anxiety-inducing or boring for some; even doctors. In this article, Dr. Purvish Parikh provides a few tips on how one can make best use of their free time during self-isolation. «less
Mar 27, 2020
