Sumit Parikh MD Poet (He/Him)
[Pronunciation: sue-meet]
Associate Professor, Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
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9500 Euclid Ave, S60Cleveland, OH 44195
Phone+1 216-444-1994
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Summary
- Dr. Sumit Parikh is a child neurologist and poet based in Cleveland, OH, with specialized training in pediatrics, neurology, and neurogenetics from institutions such as UPMC Medical Education and Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1998 and has expertise in various neurogenetic disorders. His research contributions include a focus on genetic mitochondrial disease and publications in reputable journals such as Brain and JAMA Neurology. Dr. Parikh has participated in clinical trials related to mitochondrial diseases, Rett syndrome.
A former English grad, he began his focus as a poet commenting on his experiences in medicine in 2024.
Education & Training
Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2004 - 2006
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Child Neurology, 2001 - 2004- UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Pediatrics, 1998 - 2001
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2003 - 2028
CA State Medical License 2010 - 2022
PA State Medical License 1999 - 2004
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
Clinical Trials
- North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium Patient Registry and Biorepository (NAMDC) Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 31
- Phase 2 Study of EPI-743 in Children With Pearson Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2014 Aug 31
- Survey on Supplement Use in Mitochondrial Disease
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Taking another look: LBSL diagnosed in adulthood masquerading as multiple sclerosis.Carol Swetlik, Sumit Parikh, Aaron Abrams, Kriti Bhayana, Chintan Shah
Multiple Sclerosis. 2026-08-22 - 5 citationsThe genotypic and phenotypic landscape of PDHA1-related pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency.Kajus Merkevicius, Dmitrii Smirnov, Lea D Schlieben, Rebecca Ganetzky, René G Feichtinger
Brain. 2026-07-07 - Expanding theGenotype-Phenotype Correlation: Two Novel Cases and a Cohort Review.Alberte Aspaas Lundquist, Sumit Parikh, Thomas van Overeem Hansen, Flemming Wibrand, Elsebet Østergaard
JIMD Reports. 2026-07-01
Authored Content
- Let's WalkJuly 2025
- Rum Raisin Ice CreamMay 2025
- Breakfast in the ICUApril 2025
Press Mentions
Understanding Genetics of Common, Rare Disorders Advance Treatment in Pediatric NeurologyAugust 31st, 2020
Why Having Healthy Mitochondria Matters—and How to Power Yours UpApril 24th, 2018
Mitochondrial Organizations Cooperate to Launch Pilot Phase of the Mitochondrial Care NetworkJanuary 8th, 2018
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