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Nishant Parekh, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, specializing in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging. He maintains clinical affiliations with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
His educational trajectory includes:
- MD from Rosalind Franklin University/Finch/Chicago Medical School (2007)
- Internal Medicine Internship at University of Illinois Medical Center (2008)
- Pediatrics Radiology Residency at Boston Children's Hospital (2010)
- Diagnostic Radiology Residency and Chief Residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University (2011-2012)
- Neuroradiology Fellowship at Northwestern University (2013)
- Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center (2014)
Dr. Parekh's research spans cardiovascular/thoracic imaging with emerging focus on AI-driven diagnostic tools. His work bridges interventional radiology, pulmonary pathology, and vascular medicine, particularly examining complications of procedures like Y-90 embolization and developing predictive models for critical outcomes in diseases such as COVID-19. The integration of machine learning in chest radiograph analysis represents a significant thrust in his recent investigations.
Publication trends (2021-2025) reveal strong interdisciplinary collaboration across radiology, pulmonology, vascular surgery, and data science. His work consistently addresses clinical decision-making challenges through advanced imaging analytics, with notable emphasis on pandemic response applications and interventional complication management. The dual focus on AI algorithm development and traditional imaging biomarker validation defines his scholarly approach.
His accolades include:
- Multiple RSNA Certificate of Merit Awards (2016, 2019)
- RadioGraphics publication awards (2010, 2018)
- ABR Outstanding Volunteer Award (2019)
- Four consecutive Outstanding Teacher awards at Feinberg School of Medicine (2016-2017)
- Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography Editors' Recognition (2020)
Dr. Parekh actively contributes to medical education through Team-Based Learning modules and serves as an exam developer for the American Board of Radiology's Online Longitudinal Assessment program. His professional service includes co-chairing the Diversity and Inclusion Committee (Community Outreach) and membership in the Association of University Radiologists International Relations Committee. While his profile emphasizes teaching and editorial work (RadExam Online Education Assessment), specific grant funding details and student mentorship are not documented in the provided materials. His clinical-research activities are supported by the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS).
