From Our Providers
Evidence-based health education, wellness tips, and practice news — written by the physicians and therapists who actually treat you, not a content mill. No filler, no clickbait. Just what we'd tell you in the room.
Understanding Your Blood Pressure Numbers
Blood pressure is one of the most important vital signs we check — yet most patients don't know what the numbers actually mean. Here's a clear guide.
Sports Medicine5 Sports Injury Myths That Could Be Slowing Your Recovery
From 'walk it off' to 'rest completely' — some of the most common sports injury advice is flat-out wrong. Here's what the evidence actually says.
Prediabetes: What It Is, What It Means, and How to Reverse It
One in three American adults has prediabetes, and most don't know it. The good news: it's reversible. Here's what to do.
Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy vs. Rest: When to Do What
The instinct to rest after injury is often wrong. Here's how our physical therapists think about when to move, when to rest, and how to tell the difference.
Sports MedicineYouth Athletes: What Parents Need to Know About Keeping Kids Healthy in Sports
From overtraining syndrome to growth plate injuries, here's what every parent of a young athlete should know — and what we watch for at ParikhHealth.
Sports MedicineKnee Pain: How We Figure Out What's Wrong (And What to Do About It)
Knee pain has dozens of causes, and the treatment depends entirely on the diagnosis. Here's how a sports medicine physician approaches knee pain evaluation and the most common causes we see.
Sports MedicineThe PEACE & LOVE Protocol: Why We Don't Say RICE Anymore
The old RICE method for sports injuries is outdated. Here's the updated PEACE & LOVE protocol — and why active recovery gets athletes back faster than rest alone.
Primary CareUnderstanding Your Blood Pressure: What the Numbers Actually Mean
Most patients know their blood pressure numbers but don't understand what they mean. Here's a clear, practical guide to blood pressure — what's normal, what's concerning, and what to do about it.
Primary CareWhat Actually Happens at an Annual Physical (And Why You Shouldn't Skip It)
Many patients avoid annual physicals because they feel fine. Here's what we actually check, what we're looking for, and why it matters even when you feel healthy.
Primary CareWhat Is a DO? Osteopathic Medicine Explained
DO vs. MD — what's the difference, and what is osteopathic manipulative therapy? As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Parikh answers the questions he hears most.
Practice NewsConcierge Medicine: What It Is, What It Costs, and Who Actually Benefits
Concierge medicine is growing rapidly but still widely misunderstood. Here's an honest breakdown of what you get, what you give up, and whether it makes sense for you.
Practice NewsWhat Is Concierge Medicine — and Is It Right for You?
Concierge medicine is growing rapidly, but it's still misunderstood. Here's an honest look at what it is, what it costs, and who benefits most.
Written by the physician who's actually in the room with you.
Dr. Neesheet Parikh, DO founded ParikhHealth as an independent practice, and every article on this page comes out of a real exam room — the questions patients actually ask, answered the way he'd answer them in person.
- Primary Care & Family MedicineBoard-trained in whole-person, evidence-based primary care for every stage of life.
- Sports MedicineDiagnosing and treating everything from overuse injuries to concussion, for weekend athletes and competitive ones alike.
- Team Physician, USA CricketTrusted with the health of athletes at the national level — on the same clinical judgment his patients get.
- Founder, Independent Private PracticeBuilt ParikhHealth outside a hospital system, so care decisions stay between physician and patient.
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