A physician and clinical research coordinator in Boca Raton, Florida, Dr. Naval Parikh draws upon more than two decades of experience as a physician, researcher, lawyer, and entrepreneur. He began his career in 1997 as a first responder at the University of South Carolina, where he was pursuing his bachelor’s in psychology. Over the next several years, Naval Parikh, MD, served as an emergency medical technician with South Carolina organizations such as Berkeley County EMS and MEDUCARE.

From 2001 to 2004, Naval Parikh, MD, pursued a law degree at Tulane University in New Orleans. During this time, he gained experience in the legal field as a law clerk for a prominent New Orleans firm, having previously developed entrepreneurial experience as a franchisee of Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks in Columbia, South Carolina. There, he led all operations, including hiring and training employees, negotiating with vendors, and managing customer relations.

Dr. Naval Parikh draws upon this cumulative experience in his current role as the clinical site coordinator for NAPA Research, which conducts clinical trials in a well-equipped facility that includes four exam rooms and secure drug storage areas. Dr. Parikh supplements this position with his work as a physician and partner in a private practice in Boca Raton.