Dr. Nishant Parikh joined UVA Health System as an assistant professor after graduating from UVA’s residency training program in adult psychiatry. His primary clinical focus is the treatment of severe, chronic mental illness in the inpatient setting. Dr. Parikh also has interests in psychotherapy, resident education and in exploring innovative treatments, like transcranial magnetic stimulation. 

Dr. Parikh attended Virginia Commonwealth University for his undergraduate education and Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine for his medical degree. He’s a proud Richmonder, and he enjoys travel, music and photography in his free time.