Amit Parikh, MD
About Amit Parikh, MD
Amit Parikh, MD, serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Bend Health, where he has significantly contributed to standardizing practices and enhancing care options. He has an extensive background in child and adolescent psychiatry, having held various leadership roles in multiple healthcare institutions.
Current Role at Bend Health
Amit Parikh serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Bend Health, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads initiatives aimed at standardizing clinical practices and enhancing care options through predictive analytics. His responsibilities include overseeing clinical operations and ensuring that care delivery aligns with the organization's objectives.
Previous Positions at Bend Health
Prior to his current role, Amit Parikh held several positions at Bend Health. He served as the Executive Vice President of Clinical Services for three months in 2023 and as Medical Director for three months in 2022. Additionally, he was the Senior Vice President of Clinical Services from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to the design and implementation of electronic health record (EHR) software tailored to the organization's needs.
Education and Medical Training
Amit Parikh earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) from 2012 to 2016. He completed his undergraduate studies at Youngstown State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology from 2010 to 2012. His medical training includes a Psychiatry Residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Clinical Experience and Specialization
Amit Parikh has extensive clinical experience in child and adolescent psychiatry. He worked as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Ventura County Medical Center from 2021 to 2022 and currently serves as a Sports Psychiatrist and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Mental Fitness Clinic in Los Angeles. His expertise includes innovative treatment approaches, such as esketamine and psychedelic drug trials, and he is involved in measurement-based care.
Leadership and Contributions
Throughout his career, Amit Parikh has demonstrated leadership in various clinical settings. He served as Chief Fellow at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Chief Resident at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. His efforts focus on creating seamless care flows that prioritize practitioner efficiency and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.