Arpan Parikh, MD, MBA, FAPA

Arpan Parikh, MD, MBA, FAPA has a diverse and extensive work experience in the medical field. Arpan currently serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at SOL Mental Health and as a Clinical Advisor at Therapy Notebooks. Prior to these roles, Dr. Parikh held positions at various prestigious institutions. Arpan was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Arpan also served as President and Psychiatrist at Arpan Parikh MD Inc. In addition, Dr. Parikh worked at Ro as the Senior Director of Clinical Experience.

Before these roles, Dr. Parikh worked at CareMore Health, where they held multiple positions including National Director of Behavioral Health, Psychiatrist in Los Angeles/Orange County, Behavioral Health Regional Lead - West, and Physician Consultant. Arpan also served as an MBA Summer Intern at CareMore Health, where they made significant contributions in developing a substance use disorder clinical workflow and revising psychiatric medication guidelines.

Prior to their time at CareMore Health, Dr. Parikh was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In this role, they were selected as one of eleven Wellness Champions and conducted research on wellness, resilience, and burn-out in trainee physicians. Arpan also worked as a moonlighter on acute inpatient psychiatric units.

Dr. Parikh's earlier experience includes roles at Mount Sinai St. Luke's, where they served as the Medical Director of the Addiction Institute and as a Psychiatry Resident. During their time at Mount Sinai, they supervised a cross-functional treatment team, fostered collaboration between specialist teams, and implemented improvements in patient care and referrals. Arpan also worked as a Psychiatrist at John Jay College (CUNY) and as a moonlighter at Realization Center New York City, providing psychiatric care in substance use disorder treatment settings.

Overall, Dr. Arpan Parikh has a wealth of experience and expertise in clinical psychiatry, leadership, and research.

Arpan Parikh, MD, MBA, FAPA holds an extensive educational background. Arpan obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology, General from The Ohio State University between 2006 and 2010. Subsequently, they pursued their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, completing their studies from 2009 to 2013. In 2018, Arpan Parikh enrolled at The Wharton School and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Healthcare Management in 2020.

In addition to their formal education, Dr. Parikh has also obtained several certifications. Arpan has been certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) as Board Certified in Addiction Medicine in February 2022. Furthermore, they hold a Buprenorphine Waiver, with a patient limit of 275, obtained from the Drug Enforcement Administration in September 2016. However, it is noted that their Board Certification in Adult Psychiatry, conferred by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc., does not have specified dates.