Alexander Parikh

Dr. Alexander A. Parikh is an Instructional Professor at the Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine, where he brings more than two decades of experience as an academic surgical oncologist, educator, researcher, and national leader in surgical education. Prior to joining, he served as Professor of Surgery with tenure and Chief of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, following academic leadership positions at Vanderbilt University, East Carolina University, and the University of South Carolina. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he completed his surgical oncology fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center after training in general surgery at the University of Cincinnati and earned a Master of Public Health from Vanderbilt University. He has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and has led numerous multicenter, cooperative group, and investigator-initiated research collaborations aimed at advancing evidence-based, patient-centered cancer care.
Throughout his career, Dr. Parikh has been passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of physicians. He has directed medical student and resident curricula, developed innovative educational programs, served on admissions and promotion committees, and mentored numerous medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty who have gone on to successful academic careers. His teaching has been recognized with multiple institutional and national honors, reflecting a longstanding commitment to learner-centered education and professional development.
At the School of Engineering Medicine, Dr. Parikh is dedicated to integrating clinical medicine with engineering principles to prepare physicianeers to solve complex healthcare challenges. His educational interests include active learning, clinical reasoning, mentorship, career advising, leadership development, and the thoughtful application of real-world clinical experiences to foundational medical science. As an active scholar and national leader in academic surgery, he remains committed to fostering innovation, advancing collaborative research, and creating learning environments that inspire curiosity, professionalism, and lifelong learning.