Dr. Pranay M. Parikh

Name: Dr. Pranay M. Parikh, MD

Plastic Surgery:| Breast Reconstruction | Hand Surgery | Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Affiliation(s): Baystate Medical Center | Baystate Franklin Medical Center | Baystate Wing Hospital | Baystate Medical Practices, Inc.

Location (City/State): Springfield, Massachusetts

Languages Spoken: English | Hindi | Gujarati

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1932350097

About the Doctor

Dr. Pranay M. Parikh is one of the most comprehensively trained and broadly subspecialized plastic and reconstructive surgeons currently practicing in the New England region. He earned his medical degree from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University — consistently ranked among the nation’s elite medical institutions — and proceeded through one of the most rigorous surgical training pathways available in American medicine. He completed a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at MedStar Health Georgetown University from 2003 to 2009 — a highly competitive program that provides comprehensive training across the full spectrum of plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. He subsequently completed additional specialized training in Hand Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital from 2009 to 2010, further deepening his expertise in one of the most technically demanding areas of reconstructive surgery.

This exceptional training trajectory — spanning a premier Ivy League medical education, a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at a major academic medical center in Washington, D.C., and fellowship-level hand surgery training — has positioned Dr. Parikh as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon of extraordinary versatility and technical depth. His three active surgical subspecialties — Breast Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, and Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery — represent some of the most complex and specialized areas within the broader field of plastic surgery, and his proficiency across all three makes him a uniquely capable resource for patients with the most demanding reconstructive needs.

Dr. Parikh practices at Baystate Medical Practices, Inc. in Springfield, Massachusetts, within a rich multidisciplinary practice environment that includes thoracic surgeons, endocrinologists, pulmonologists, and OB-GYN specialists — facilitating seamless, integrated oncological and reconstructive care for patients who need it most. He is affiliated with three Baystate Health facilities, most notably Baystate Medical Center — ranked #6 in Massachusetts — which serves as the primary regional academic medical center and surgical facility for Dr. Parikh’s most complex reconstructive procedures.

With an outstanding overall patient rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 160 total reviews, Dr. Parikh is consistently recognized for his clinical knowledge, clear communication, attentiveness, and patient-centered surgical approach. He has earned six of the seven available patient experience awards — Patients’ Top Choice, Patients Recommend, Makes Time for Patients, Listens Attentively, Clearly Explains, and Performs Thorough Exams — reflecting a surgeon who is as dedicated to the human experience of surgical care as he is to the technical excellence of every procedure. He holds active medical licenses in Massachusetts (through 2027) and Washington, D.C. (through 2027), and has previously been licensed in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Education & Training

Medical School – The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (MD)

Residency – Plastic Surgery (Integrated, 6-Year Program), MedStar Health Georgetown University (2003–2009)

Additional Training – Hand Surgery, Union Memorial Hospital (2009–2010)

Subspecialty Focus – Breast Reconstruction | Hand Surgery | Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Medical Conditions Treated

• Breast Cancer — Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction
• Breast Deformities and Asymmetry — Reconstructive Correction
• Hand and Wrist Injuries (Tendon, Nerve, and Vascular)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Peripheral Nerve Disorders
• Hand and Finger Fractures and Traumatic Injuries
• Burn Injuries Requiring Skin Grafting and Reconstruction
• Skin Cancer — Defect Reconstruction After Excision
• Congenital Hand Deformities and Anomalies
• Wound Complications Requiring Reconstructive Closure
• Soft Tissue Tumors and Masses Requiring Surgical Excision
• Lymphedema and Complex Lymphatic Disorders
• Facial Trauma and Soft Tissue Reconstruction
• Pressure Ulcers and Complex Wound Management
• Dupuytren’s Contracture
• Post-Traumatic Scar Reconstruction and Revision

Medical Procedures Performed

• Breast Reconstruction (Implant-Based and Autologous Tissue — TRAM, DIEP, Latissimus Dorsi Flaps)
• Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
• Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction (Microsurgery)
• Hand and Wrist Surgery (Tendon Repair, Nerve Repair, Vascular Reconstruction)
• Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
• Trigger Finger Release
• Skin Grafting (Split-Thickness and Full-Thickness)
• Local and Regional Flap Reconstruction for Wound Coverage
• Dupuytren’s Contracture Release
• Scar Revision and Reconstructive Surgery
• Burn Wound Excision and Reconstruction
• Skin Cancer Defect Reconstruction (Post-Mohs and Excisional Surgery)
• Facial Soft Tissue Reconstruction
• Lymphovenous Anastomosis for Lymphedema (Microsurgery)
• Congenital Hand Deformity Correction

Services Offered

Dr. Parikh’s plastic and reconstructive surgery practice at Baystate Medical Practices, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive and technically sophisticated reconstructive surgical service portfolios available in western Massachusetts and the greater New England region. His practice is defined by three interconnected pillars of subspecialty expertise — breast reconstruction, hand surgery, and plastic and reconstructive microsurgery — which together enable him to manage the most complex and life-changing reconstructive challenges that patients face following cancer, trauma, congenital conditions, and other serious medical events.

Breast reconstruction is perhaps the most profoundly impactful service Dr. Parikh provides. For women who have undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment, he offers comprehensive reconstruction planning and execution — encompassing both implant-based reconstruction and the full range of autologous tissue-based reconstructive techniques, including the TRAM flap, DIEP flap, and latissimus dorsi flap procedures. These microsurgical reconstruction techniques, which involve harvesting and transplanting a patient’s own tissue to recreate the breast mound, represent some of the most technically demanding procedures in all of plastic surgery — and Dr. Parikh’s subspecialty training in both breast reconstruction and plastic and reconstructive microsurgery equips him to perform them with the highest level of precision and artistry. His integration within the Baystate oncology and surgical ecosystem ensures that breast reconstruction planning can begin in close coordination with breast surgical oncology teams, providing patients with a seamless, holistic cancer care journey from diagnosis through final reconstruction.

Hand surgery is a second defining dimension of Dr. Parikh’s practice. He provides expert evaluation and surgical treatment for a wide spectrum of hand and wrist conditions — from acute traumatic injuries including tendon lacerations, nerve injuries, and fractures, to chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and Dupuytren’s contracture. His dedicated fellowship-level hand surgery training at Union Memorial Hospital provides him with the technical depth needed to manage even the most complex hand injuries and reconstructive challenges, restoring function and quality of life to patients whose hands and upper extremities have been affected by trauma, disease, or degeneration.

Reconstructive microsurgery — the art and science of performing surgery under magnification using sutures finer than a human hair to repair blood vessels, nerves, and tissue — is the technical foundation that underlies both Dr. Parikh’s breast reconstruction and his most complex trauma and wound reconstruction work. His microsurgical capabilities extend to lymphovenous anastomosis for lymphedema management, free flap wound reconstruction, and other procedures that require the highest level of precision and training available in the surgical field.

Services include:

• Breast reconstruction consultation and surgical planning (post-mastectomy and lumpectomy)
• Implant-based breast reconstruction (tissue expander and direct-to-implant)
• Autologous tissue breast reconstruction (TRAM, DIEP, latissimus dorsi flaps)
• Nipple and areolar reconstruction
• Microsurgical free flap reconstruction for complex wounds and defects
• Hand and wrist injury evaluation and surgical repair
• Tendon, nerve, and vascular repair of the hand and upper extremity
• Carpal tunnel release and peripheral nerve surgery
• Trigger finger release and Dupuytren’s contracture correction
• Congenital hand deformity evaluation and surgical correction
• Skin cancer defect reconstruction following excision or Mohs surgery
• Burn injury reconstruction and skin grafting
• Scar revision and reconstructive surgery
• Lymphedema surgical management (lymphovenous anastomosis)
• Complex wound management and reconstructive closure
• Facial and soft tissue trauma reconstruction

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Cigna (PPO)
• CMS Medicare
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Molina (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare)
• United Healthcare (EPO, Medicaid)

Practice Locations

Location1 address: Baystate Medical Practices, Inc. 2 Medical Center Drive, Suite 309 Springfield, MA 01107 📞 (413) 794-5363

Hospital Affiliations

• Baystate Medical Center — Springfield, MA (Ranked #6 in Massachusetts)
• Baystate Franklin Medical Center — Greenfield, MA
• Baystate Wing Hospital — Palmer, MA