Dr. Swati Jai Parekh M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7 Lincoln Highway Suite 103 Edison NJ, 08820About
Dr. Swati Parekh is an ophthalmologist practicing in Woodland Park, NJ with over 20 years experience. Dr. Parekh specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Parekh practices medicine as well as surgery. Dr. Parekh can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Dr. Parekh is Chairperson of the Department of Ophthalmology for St. Joseph's Healthcare System. In addition to medical services and administrative responsibilities, she teaches residents in multiple departments as well as medical students. She is a member of the St. Joseph's Foundation and involved in multiple philanthropic endeavors. In addition, she is an active member of Women in Ophthalmology and is a past recipient of their Humanitarian Award.
Education and Training
Boston University Medical Cent Ophthalmology Residency 1997
Boston University Combined Med BA 1989
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Swati Jai Parekh M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How long will my eye hurt after cataract surgery?
It should not hurt at all. Maybe a bit scratchy or irritated for a day or two. READ MORE
Is it bad to wear contacts every day?
Not a straight forward answer! Contacts are manufactured for daily use. That being said, it depends on the person wearing (age, use hours, activities- esp screen time, and environment, & any underlying conditions- esp dry eye) It takes personal contact to give a good answer. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: cyclical chemotherapy with three combinations of four drugs (COAP-POMP-CART regimen).
- Surgery in patients with liver disease: hematological management.
- The treatment of hairy cell leukemia (HCL) with pentostatin (2'-deoxycoformycin, dCF).
- The treatment of hairy cell leukemia with 2'-deoxycoformycin: results in India and in the United States.
- Transfusion-associated AIDS(TA-AIDS) and AIDS dementia.
- Platelet-function studies in the Bernard-Soulier syndrome.
- Complete remission in hairy cell leukaemia achieved with pentostatin.
- Toxicity of oral iron chelator L1.
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chair St. Joseph's Health System 2016 - Present
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Women In Ophthalmology
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- St. Joseph's Health Foundation
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