Dr. Rajiv Parakh

FRCS, MS, MBBS Vascular Surgeon Chairman

40 Years of Experience

Bengali, Hindi

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About Dr. Rajiv Parakh

Dr. Rajiv Parakh is one of India’s pioneering vascular surgeons with over 36 years of clinical and academic experience.
He currently serves as the Chairman of Vascular Surgery at Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram.
He completed his FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons) in the UK and trained extensively in vascular and endovascular surgery overseas.
In 1990, he established India’s first independent Vascular Surgery Department, setting new standards in the field.
He is a founding member of the Vascular Society of India and also of the Endovascular Intervention Society of India.
In 2007, he was appointed as the Secretary of the International Society for Vascular Surgery, based in New York.
Dr. Parakh was instrumental in launching India’s first government-recognized teaching program in vascular surgery under the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
He is highly regarded for introducing advanced techniques like endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), carotid artery stenting, and minimally invasive vascular procedures in India.
His treatment approach focuses on customized patient care, prioritizing comfort, communication, and informed decision-making.
He actively contributes to clinical research and academic forums, with numerous publications and conference presentations to his name.

Complex carotid artery surgeries and carotid stenting
Peripheral vascular bypass and angioplasty procedures
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) and stent graft procedures
Management of varicose veins using EVLT, RFA, and Venaseal techniques
Dialysis access surgery, including AV fistulas, grafts, and permacath insertion
Embolization procedures such as UAE (Uterine Artery Embolization) and PAE (Prostate Artery Embolization)
Salvage of failing vascular access in dialysis patients
Vascular malformation treatment and complex limb ischemia management

Chairman – Vascular Surgery, Medanta – The Medicity Hospital, Gurugram
Previously held senior surgical roles in UK-based vascular units during his fellowship and training
Over three decades of experience managing tertiary and quaternary care vascular centers
Led national workshops and skill-based programs for vascular surgery training

Honored for lifetime contributions to the field of vascular and endovascular surgery in India.
Recognized by multiple national surgical societies for excellence in patient care and academic leadership.
Awarded for outstanding service in medical education by the National Board of Examinations.
Acknowledged by international vascular organizations for promoting global collaboration in vascular surgery.
Consistently rated as one of the top vascular surgeons in India by peers and patient feedback platforms.

Founder Member, Vascular Society of India
Founder Member, Endovascular Intervention Society of India
Life Member, Society of Vascular Surgery
Secretary (2007), International Society for Vascular Surgery, New York
Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
Actively involved with the National Board of Examinations in training and curriculum development

Authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in both national and international journals on topics like carotid interventions, endovascular advancements, and aneurysm management.
Presented clinical trial results and surgical innovations at global vascular conferences.
Regular contributor to vascular surgery textbooks and CME modules, mentoring young surgeons through academic writing.
Known for his work on outcomes of endovascular versus open vascular surgeries in the Indian patient population.