- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
Pooja Parikh, M.D.
- Ophthalmology
- Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery
- Oculofacial Surgery
Biography
Pooja Parikh, M.D., is a board-certified 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
- Residency - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021-2024), Ophthalmology
- Medical Education - Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin (2016-2020)
- Internship - Tuscon Medical Center (2020-2021), Certificate Transitional Year
- Fellowship - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2024-2025), Orbital Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Professional Associations & Affiliations
Books & Publications
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Publications
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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
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A Case of Corynebacterium Bovis positive surgical site infection post-blepharoplasty.
Clinical Focus
- Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery
- Oculofacial Surgery
- Eyelid Reconstructive Surgery
- Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation
- Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Surgery
- Lacrimal Surgery
- Ocular Oncology
Results: 2 Locations
Ophthalmology
at UT Southwestern Frisco 12500 Dallas Parkway, 2nd FloorFrisco, Texas 75033 469-604-9060 Directions to Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Frisco, Frisco Parking Info for Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Clinic
at James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center 5303 Harry Hines Blvd., 6th FloorDallas, Texas 75390 214-645-2020 Directions to Ophthalmology Clinic at James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center, Dallas Parking Info for Ophthalmology Clinic