Pooja Parikh, M.D.

Ophthalmology
Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery
Oculofacial Surgery

New Patient Appointment or 214-645-2020

Biography

Pooja Parikh, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in oculoplastic surgery and orbital surgery.

Dr. Parikh earned her medical degree at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she also received advanced training through a fellowship in orbital surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology.

She joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2025.

Dr. Parikh is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Medical Association.

She has delivered presentations and published peer-reviewed academic articles related to her areas of expertise.

Personal Note

When she’s not at work, Dr. Parikh enjoys traveling.

Education & Training

Medical School - Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin (2016-2020)
Internship - Tuscon Medical Center (2020-2021), Transitional Year
Residency - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021-2024), Ophthalmology
Fellowship - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2024-2025), Orbital Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Neuro-ophthalmology

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Medical Association

Books & Publications

Publications
- A Case of Corynebacterium Bovis positive surgical site infection post-blepharoplasty.
  Ingraffia PR, Parikh P, Dallalzadeh L, Mancini R, Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 2025 Oct 1-5
- Self-inflicted transorbital intracranial foreign body following ingestion of hallucinogenic psilocybin mushrooms.
  Blanton AM, Parikh P, Zhou S, Mohamed M, Ufret-Vincenty RL, Mancini R, American journal of ophthalmology case reports 2025 Sep 39 102359
- Parafoveal acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) in sickle cell disease after discontinuation of hydroxyurea.
  Parikh P, Mohamed M, Bat T, Nero A, Wang A, Yates SG, Ufret-Vincenty RL, American journal of ophthalmology case reports 2022 Dec 28 101753
- MULTIPLE LATE RECURRENCES OF MACULAR HOLE AFTER VITRECTOMY AND EPISODE OF SPONTANEOUS CLOSURE IN A SINGLE EYE.
  Parikh PD, Day Ghafoori S, Retinal cases & brief reports 2021 Sep 15 5 635-639
- SPONTANEOUS CLOSURE OF A MACULAR HOLE RESULTING FROM YAG LASER CAPSULOTOMY IN A 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL.
  Parikh P, Day Ghafoori S, Dixit L, Harper CA, Retinal cases & brief reports 2021 Sep 15 5 640-642
- Telemedicine for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in an Urban, Insured Population Using Fundus Cameras in a Primary Care Office Setting.
  Martinez JA, Parikh PD, Wong RW, Harper CA, Dooner JW, Levitan M, Nixon PA, Young RC, Ghafoori SD, Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina 2019 Nov 50 11 e274-e277

Clinical Focus

Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery
Oculofacial Surgery
Eyelid Reconstructive Surgery
Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation
Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Surgery
Lacrimal Surgery
Ocular Oncology