Neeraj Parkash

Professional in internal medicine with focus on patient care and clinical excellence. Known for strong diagnostic skills, effective treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Adaptable to changing healthcare environments and committed to achieving optimal outcomes for patients. Reliable team player with proven ability to handle complex cases and deliver results.

Resident Physician in Internal Medicine June 09, 2022-Present

• STEP 1: 260 Jan 2019
• STEP 2 CK: · 264 Jun 2021
• STEP 3: 247 Feb 2022
• ECFMG Certification: Sept 2021
  

• PGY-1, 94th Percentile, 08/22
• PGY-2, 94th Percentile, 08/23
• PGY-3, 94th Percentile, 08/24

• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
• American College of Physicians (ACP)
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
• American College of Cardiology (ACC)
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Six Sigma Certification

• Awarded Gold Medal: Secured 1st position by achieving the highest marks across all MBBS examinations in the University (12/01/16)
• Awarded 2nd Gold Medal: Secured 1st position in the Final Year MBBS examination (12/01/16).
• Recognized as the 'Best Student of the University,' (12/01/16).
• Distinctions in 1st and 2nd year MBBS: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry.
• Distinctions in 3rd and 4th year MBBS: Pharmacology, Otolaryngology, Community Medicine
• Distinctions in Final year MBBS: Medicine and Allied
• Excellence Award for outstanding performance in 1st and 2nd year MBBS, awarded by Member of National Assembly (M.N.A, Pakistan)., 01/01/13

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts/Posters

1. Jaafar N, Sharma R, Parkash N, Nolley E. Decoding Altered Consciousness: An Artery of Percheron Stroke. Cureus. March 2024; 16(3):Article ID: e55797. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 38586618. 

2. Siddiqui A, Totonchian A, Ali JBJ, Ahmad I, Kumar J, Shiwlani S, Haroon DM, Makheja N, Rizwan A. Risk Factors Associated With Non-Respondence to Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. Cureus. September 2021; 13(9):Article ID: e18112. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 34692323. 

3. Wazeen F, Jamil Z, Parkash N, Dong Q, Sairam J, Arnold S. Tough to Swallow: A Rare Case of Esophageal Tuberculosis.. Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives. June 2023; 13(4):13-16. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 37868232. 

4. Cheng G, Parkash N, Daniel A, Marur S. A Typical Lyme Disease with Uncommon Neurologic Presentation. Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives.

5. Duddu A, Sairam J, Jaafar N, Shaik MR, Parkash N. Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Revealing Itself as a Parotid Mass.. The American Journal of Gastroenterology.. June 2024.

6. Parkash N, Singh SJ, Jamil Z, Wazeen FR, Sairam J, Duddu A, Hussain Z. Life-Threatening Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Rare Presentation of Prepyloric Gastrinoma. The American Journal of Gastroenterology.. June 2024.

7. Sairam J, Duddu A, Sharma R, Parkash N, Jani N. Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Pelvis Mimicking a Uterine leiomyoma. The American Journal of Gastroenterology.. June 2024

8. Jamil Z, Halilu F, Wazeen FR, Parkash N, Fuscaldo J. American College of Physicians, Maryland Chapter Annual Meeting. Poster presented: Still a Diagnostic Challenge! A Case of Adult-Onset Still’s Disease. Baltimore, MD, United States of America; 05/11/2023. 

9. Parkash N, Khan A, Jamil Z, Shah MAA, Duddu A, Marur S. American College of Physicians, Maryland Chapter Annual Meeting. Poster presented: Liver Abscess: The Uninvited Guest in Your Body.. Baltimore, MD, United States of America; 05/11/2023.

Oral Presentations

1. Oral presenter for Journal Club Discussion on “Hydrocortisone in Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia”

• Neeraj Parkash M.D., Mir Ali Asghar Shah M.D., Beryl Otieno M.D., Eugene Obah

M.D. (05/2023)

2. Oral presenter for Journal Club Discussion on “Restrictive or Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Myocardial Infarction and Anemia”

• Neeraj Parkash M.D., Mir Ali Asghar Shah M.D., Maimoona Iftikhar Ali M.D., Guo Cheng M.D., Eugene Obah M.D. (02/2024)

3. Oral presenter for Journal Club Discussion on “Risk of Bleeding Following Non–Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulant Use in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Treated With Alteplase”

• Neeraj Parkash M.D., Guo Cheng M.D., Aajma Thapa M.D., Eugene Obah M.D. (10/2024)

Retrospective Analysis

1. “Risk Factors Associated with Non-Respondence to Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients”- Cureus 13(9): e18112. doi:10.7759/cureus.18112 (Sept-2021)

Aman S • Ali T• Jamila A • Ishtiaq A• Jai K• Sheena S • Daniya H• Neeraj P• Amber R

2.  “Comparing Outcomes of Same-Admission Cholecystectomy to Interval Cholecystectomy in Patients with Mild Gallstone Pancreatitis”

Akshay Duddu, M.D., Jayashrei Sairam, M.D., Azfar Niazi, M.D., Neeraj Parkash M.D., Niraj Jani (2/24 – Present)

3. “Lower Esophageal Motility Disorders Seen in Association with Radiation- Induced Upper Esophageal Sphincter Dysfunction in Head and Neck Cancer Patients -An Unrecognized Entity”

Jayashrei Sairam, M.D., Akshay Duddu, M.D., Azfar Niazi, M.D., Neeraj Parkash M.D., Zilla Hussain (2/24 – Present)

· Yellow Belt Certification in Lean SixSigma

· Successfully completed CITI Research Training certification, a comprehensive program focused on research ethics, regulatory compliance, and best practices.

• Polio vaccine campaign at Basic Health Unit, Khairpur, Pakistan, 2017-2021
• Malaria awareness and prevention campaign at Basic Health Unit, Khairpur, Pakistan, 2017-2021
• Volunteer, Hindu Panchayat Charitable Hospital, Sukkur, Pakistan, 05/01/18 - 05/01/21
• Volunteer, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Sukkur, Pakistan, 12/01/13
• Member of Pneumonia/Aspiration Pneumonia, MHAC Committee, GBMC, 2023-Present

• Teaching and Mentoring: Passionate about guiding students for USMLE exams, developed a comprehensive crash course for USMLE Step 2 CK Exam.
• Sports Enthusiast: Enjoy both watching and playing Cricket, Soccer, Tennis, and Table Tennis, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Online Chess: Like to engage in strategic gameplay and mental challenges with current rating of 1500 on Chess.com.
• Literary Pursuits: Delve into detective novels such as Sherlock Holmes, fostering analytical thinking and appreciation for storytelling.
• Film Enthusiast: Enjoy watching Sci-fi Movies, thrillers, and crime mysteries, exploring narratives and cinematic creativity.
• Adventure Seeker: Find joy in exploring new places and hiking, fostering a spirit of discovery and appreciation for nature.
• Culinary Exploration: Recently explored cooking, experimenting with new recipes and specializing in delicious Egg Shakshuka.