44 years

Dr Shirish I. Parikh is a name synonymous to child care and nutrition in Ahmedabad. His goodwill precedes his reputation, which in turn, he has earned over the past three decades with unparalleled dedication and devotion. Dr Parikh’s straight “A” academic career started with him completing his M.B.B.S in 1976; reached new heights when he did his D.Ped and M.D. in Paediatrics and Neonatology with super specialization in treating new born babies, and acquired him quick fame in 1980’s. He has been highly recognized and rewarded by the fraternity during this long journey of 3 RD decade..The growing community demand, and the zest to not settle for pen-ultimate motivated Dr Parikh and his dreams came true in the form of “Vallabh Children Hospital & Neonatal Center” in 1981 at Ahmedabad. Vallabh Children Hospital has become the epicentre of new world care complemented with techno savvy consultations and is amongst the top most trusted hospitals of Gujarat State. The hospital initially opened with 10 cots and in just five years down the row another branch with 20 cots was set up in another posh area of Ahmedabad, which portrays the heightened popularity and trust this name generated in the community. Dr Parikh is associated with many renowned hospitals including CIMS hospital , Shelbi hospital and Sterling hospital as a visiting paediatrician and neonatologist. Dr Parikh is highly revered by the medical fraternity and has chaired myriad local & national conferences and conducted seminars wherein he imparted his knowledge and skills for the betterment of the community.