Shrina K. Parikh, MD

Shrina K. Parikh, MD

  • Assistant Professor
Contact
713-486-1600

Biography

Shrina K. Parikh, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (external link). She specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow.

Clinical interests 

Dr. Parikh treats carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, and arthritis of the hand and wrist. She also cares for acute injuries and fractures of the hand, wrist and forearm. In addition, her expertise includes tendon, nerve and blood vessel injuries.

Her areas of specialization include minimally invasive, endoscopic, arthroscopic and microsurgical techniques.

Dr. Parikh tailors treatment to each patient’s condition, needs, and goals, considering both surgical and nonsurgical options. When surgery is not the optimal option, she recommends nonsurgical treatment designed to achieve the best possible outcome.

Ultimately, her goal is to restore function and help patients return to the activities that matter to them, including sports, hobbies, work, and everyday activities.

Beyond patient care, Dr. Parikh enjoys working with medical students and is committed to mentoring and advising the next generation of physicians.

Education and training 

Dr. Parikh graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University. She then earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

She remained at UTHealth Houston to complete her orthopedic surgery residency before pursuing a fellowship in hand surgery at the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center.

During her fellowship, Dr. Parikh trained with hand surgeons from both orthopedic and plastic surgery backgrounds. As a result, she gained exposure to complementary approaches to hand and upper extremity surgery.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, crafting, spending time with friends and family, and exploring Houston’s food and drink scene.

Location and appointments 

Dr. Parikh sees patients at our orthopedic clinic in Sugar Land (external link). You can also request an appointment online (external link) or contact the clinic at 713-486-1600. 

 

Education

Undergraduate Degree
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Medical Degree
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas
Residency
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas
Fellowship
Hand Surgery Fellowship, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Areas of Interest

Clinical Interests

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Trigger finger
  • De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
  • Hand and wrist arthritis
  • Hand, wrist and forearm fractures
  • Acute hand, wrist and forearm injuries
  • Tendon injuries of the hand, wrist and forearm
  • Nerve injuries of the hand, wrist and forearm
  • Arterial injuries of the hand, wrist and forearm

Publications

  • Parikh S, Ramesh S, Dutta A, Koepplinger M, Surgical Techniques to Manage the Unstable Volar Lunate Facet Fragment of Distal Radius Fractures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2025 Sep 11. PMID: 40953404
  • Roper B, Parikh S, Haidar L, Warth R, Ambrose C, Younas S, Crawford L, Mansour A. Outcomes After Operative Treatment of Pediatric Monteggia Fracture-Dislocations: Comparison Between Open and Closed Injuries. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Aug 1. PMID: 35543603.
  • Parikh S, Amin A, Anthony R, Achor T, Choo A, Eastman J, Munz J, Routt M, Warner S. Is Duration of External Fixator Application associated with Positive Reaming Cultures? OTA poster presentation. October 2023.
  • Lowe W, Parikh S. Patellar Tendinopathy in a Division 1 Athlete. Team Physician Controversies podium presentation. February 2023.
  • Parikh S, Ward T, Roper B, Haidar L, Crawford L, Mansour A, Younas S, Mundluru S. Rigid Versus Flexible Intramedullary Treatment for Tibia Fractures in Adolescents. OTA poster presentation. October 2021.
  • Parikh S. Approach to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In: Toy EC, Liu TH, Campbell AR, Palmer B, eds. Case Files: Surgery, 6e. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Parikh S. Distal Femur Fracture in a Polytrauma Patient. Presented at Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. Department of Orthopedic Surgery. New York Medical College. August 2019
  • Gulde A., Lam D. Parikh, S. MELAS Syndrome. Presented at Pediatric Neurology Grand Rounds. Department of Pediatric Neurology. McGovern Medical School. April 2019.
  • Parikh, S., Buryanek J., Redwine MD. A Case Presentation of Metastatic Breast Cancer. Presented at Tumor Boards Conference. Department of Internal Medicine. McGovern Medical School. October 2018.
  • Parikh, S., Nguyen, L., Hagan K., Cata J. Abnormal Routine Preoperative Laboratory Tests in Outpatient Endoscopies at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Presented at McGovern Medical School Research Forum. November 2017.