Dr. Pranay M. Parikh

Name: Dr. Pranay M. Parikh
Specialty: Plastic Surgery 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital
Locations: Springfield, Massachusetts
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1932350097

About the Doctor

Dr. Pranay M. Parikh is a highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Springfield, Massachusetts, with more than 20 years of experience. He received his medical degree from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at MedStar Health Georgetown University (2003–2009), and pursued additional training in hand surgery at Union Memorial Hospital (2009–2010). Dr. Parikh has earned a 4.8/5 patient rating from 160 reviews, the “Patients’ Top Choice” designation, and six patient awards for making time for patients, listening attentively, explaining clearly, and performing thorough exams. He is an expert in breast reconstruction, hand surgery, and microsurgery. He accepts new patients and a range of insurance plans including Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicaid. Patients describe him as knowledgeable, helpful, understanding, and exceptionally skilled with a patient‑centered approach.

• Graduate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

• Integrated plastic surgery residency at MedStar Georgetown 

• Hand surgery fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital 

• Over 21 years of clinical experience

• 4.8/5 patient rating (160 reviews); Patients’ Top Choice with 6 awards

• Expertise in breast reconstruction, hand surgery, and microsurgery

Education & Training

Medical School – The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Residency – MedStar Health Georgetown University, Plastic Surgery – Integrated 
Fellowship/Additional Training – Union Memorial Hospital, Hand Surgery 

Medical Conditions Treated

• Breast cancer requiring mastectomy and reconstruction

• Hand and wrist conditions (carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, fractures, tendon injuries)

• Congenital hand differences (syndactyly, polydactyly)

• Soft tissue defects requiring flap reconstruction (pressure sores, traumatic wounds)

• Facial fractures and craniofacial anomalies

• Skin cancers requiring excision and reconstruction

• Peripheral nerve compression and injury

• Dupuytren’s contracture

• Rheumatoid arthritis hand deformities

• Post‑traumatic and post‑oncologic deformities

Medical Procedures Performed

• Breast reconstruction (implant‑based, autologous flap: TRAM, DIEP, latissimus dorsi)

• Carpal tunnel release

• Trigger finger release

• Dupuytren’s fasciectomy

• Tendon repair and reconstruction

• Nerve repair and decompression

• Microsurgical tissue transfer (free flaps)

• Excision of skin and soft tissue tumors with reconstruction

• Hand fracture fixation

• Replantation of digits

Services Offered

Dr. Pranay M. Parikh provides comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgery services, with a focus on breast reconstruction, hand surgery, and microsurgical tissue transfer. His practice manages both elective and post‑traumatic conditions, helping patients restore form and function after cancer, injury, or congenital anomalies. He specializes in autologous breast reconstruction using the patient’s own tissue (DIEP, TRAM flaps), as well as implant‑based reconstruction. For hand problems, he offers nerve decompression, tendon repair, fracture fixation, and treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture. Dr. Parikh is also skilled in microsurgery for complex wound coverage and digit replantation. Patients appreciate his clear communication, attentiveness, and thorough approach. He coordinates care with oncologists, hand therapists, and primary care physicians to ensure optimal recovery.

• Breast reconstruction consultations for mastectomy patients (immediate or delayed)

• Autologous flap reconstruction (DIEP, TRAM, latissimus dorsi)

• Implant‑based breast reconstruction with or without acellular dermal matrix

• Hand and upper extremity surgery for carpal tunnel, trigger finger, fractures, tendon injuries

• Microsurgical soft tissue reconstruction for pressure sores, traumatic wounds, or cancer defects

• Excision of skin cancers and benign masses with functional/aesthetic closure

• Congenital hand anomaly repair

• Dupuytren’s contracture treatment (needle aponeurotomy, fasciectomy)

• Post‑operative therapy coordination with certified hand therapists

• Second opinions for complex reconstructive problems

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare)

• United Healthcare (EPO, Medicaid)

Practice Locations

Address: 2 Medical Center Drive, Suite 309, Springfield, MA 01107
Phone: (413) 794-5363

Hospital Affiliations

• Baystate Medical Center – Springfield, Massachusetts 

• Baystate Franklin Medical Center – Greenfield, Massachusetts

• Baystate Wing Hospital – Palmer, Massachusetts