Rajiv Parakh

Dr. Rajiv Parakh is a distinguished vascular surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Division of Peripheral Vascular and Endovascular Sciences at Medanta - The Medicity in Gurugram, India. After completing his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in the United Kingdom in 1986, he trained in vascular surgery before returning to India. In 1990, he established one of the country's first independent departments of vascular surgery

Dr. Parakh has been involved in various research projects focusing on vascular diseases and their management. He has contributed to multiple publications in national and international journals, enhancing the understanding and treatment of vascular conditions

• Vice President: International Society for Vascular Surgery (USA), 2010
• Secretary: International Society for Vascular Surgery (USA), 2007
• Founder & Life Member: Vascular Society of India, 1997
• Prof. Hari Vaishnava Oration: Awarded for contributions to vascular surgery
• Sushil Malik Oration: Recognized for excellence in medical practice

Dr. Parakh has authored several publications, including:

• "Takayasu's arteritis: An Indian Perspective"
• "Pulmonary embolism: A frequent occurrence in Indian patients with symptomatic lower limb venous thrombosis"
• "Asymptomatic coronary artery disease in patients with symptomatic peripheral vascular disease - detected by dobutamine stress echo and coronary angiography"