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Dr. Mihir Parikh M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4130 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 102 La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Mihir Parikh is a highly trained refractive eye surgeon with expertise in the most recent advances in cataract and refractive eye surgery procedures. He specializes in LASIK and Intacs for the tre ...
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- San Diego Super Doctors 2011
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Sinskey Eye Institute, Refractive Surgery 1999
- Sinskey Eye Institute, Cornea & Refractive Surgery 2000
Dr. Mihir Parikh M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 4130 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 102
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