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Chaula Parikh, MD

Chaula Parikh, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Pediatrics

Languages

English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

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17 reviews

  • Feb 18, 2026
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    best in her business

  • Jan 30, 2026
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    Excellent doctor who pays attention to patients and treats kids very well

  • Dec 8, 2025
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    She is and always has been a patient knowledgeable Pediatrician.

  • Dec 8, 2025
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    She is and always has been a patient knowledgeable Pediatrician.

  • Nov 23, 2025
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    Good and experienced doctor

  • Nov 23, 2025
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    Good and experienced doctor

  • Nov 11, 2025
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    We love Dr Parikh, she is an amazing provider who is always attentive to my children's needs.

  • Nov 11, 2025
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    We love Dr Parikh, she is an amazing provider who is always attentive to my children's needs.

  • Nov 6, 2025
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    Dr parikh is so smart and versatile. Awesome care and thanks to her, we have referred multiple patients. Some of the staff members we dealt with, I think Mihir is one of them - was supportive also

  • Nov 6, 2025
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    Dr parikh is so smart and versatile. Awesome care and thanks to her, we have referred multiple patients. Some of the staff members we dealt with, I think Mihir is one of them - was supportive also

  • Sep 13, 2025
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    Dr. Parikh is an amazing doctor. She goes above and beyond for her patients and really listens to your concerns and will come up with a plan to help resolve whatever concern issue it is that you have for your child.

  • Aug 11, 2025
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    She is a very good doctor

  • Aug 5, 2025
    Verified Review

    She's prediction & treatment is perfect. We are satisfied.

  • Jul 30, 2025
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    Great advice and understanding

  • Jul 22, 2025
    Verified Review

    Great advice and understanding

  • Jul 19, 2025
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    She's prediction & treatment is perfect. We are satisfied.

  • Jul 2, 2025
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    Very professional and kind and caring, she is the best

  • About Chaula Parikh, MD

    Dr. Chaula Parikh is a board certified pediatrician with extensive experience in newborn and child development. She has received multiple awards for excellence in pediatric care and has a special interest in growth and development.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Parikh believes educated parents are essential partners and values collaborative, well-informed pediatric care.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics

    Licenses

    NJ, 25MA07416100

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    RiverSide

    NPI

    1215023841

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • AmeriHealth
    • Amerigroup
    • BCBS
    • Braven Health
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • FirstHealth
    • Horizon BCBS NJ
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NJ Medicaid
    • Oxford
    • QualCare
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
    • USFHP
  • Medical School

    • B.J. Medical College

    Residency

    • Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center