Kalpaj R.
Parekh
MBBS

University of Iowa Physicians
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Languages
English
Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery Division Director, Lung Transplant Surgical Director
  • Cancer
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
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1-319-356-7102

Locations

Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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About Kalpaj R. Parekh

Every morning when I wake up I think about the cases I’m going to do. It excites me, and I look forward to it—and that’s what drives me every single day.
- Kalpaj R. Parekh, MBBS

Training and Education

Certifications

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

Maharashtra Medical Council

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

Degrees

MBBS, University of Mumbai, Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai, India

DG, University of Mumbai, Ruparel College, Mumbai, India

Residencies

Otolaryngology, Grant Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York

Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Fellowships

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University, School of Medicine, St. Louis

Thoracic Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York

Lung Transplantation, Washington University, School of Medicine, St. Louis

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