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Dr. Hemendra Parikh, MD

Dr. Hemendra Parikh, MD

Pediatrics*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Hemendra Parikh, MD is a pediatrician in Merrillville, IN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College Baroda, Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Hospital and Franciscan Health Crown Point. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

8127 Merrillville Rd Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-6675

Care Philosophy

"The simple thing I keep in mind as I care for children is this: Parents have the best interest of their child at heart. With rapidly changing scientific and medical knowledge, it is my goal to educate the parents ab..."

- Dr. Hemendra Parikh, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Parikh specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Parikh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parikh

4.6

21 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 29, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Crown Point, IN – Jun 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Onehappymama in Rensselaer, IN – Jan 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lowell, IN – Jan 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

The simple thing I keep in mind as I care for children is this: Parents have the best interest of their child at heart. With rapidly changing scientific and medical knowledge, it is my goal to educate the parents about the bases of our recommendation...read more

  • Pediatrics

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  • Ill Masonic Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1976

  • Medical College Baroda, Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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  • English

  • Gujarati

  • Hindi

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Locations

Practice

Office8127 Merrillville Rd Merrillville, IN 46410
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd
    Munster, IN 46321
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr
    Crown Point, IN 46307
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Methodist Hospital Southlake

    8701 Broadway
    Merrillville, IN 46410
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