Top Docs Q&A: Dr. Mansi Parikh, MD

Glaucoma/General Ophthalmology

Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado, PC

EDUCATION: Jefferson Medical College

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Opthalmology

Q: What interested you in ophthalmology versus other areas of medicine?

A: My grandmother unfortunately had quite advanced macular degeneration at a time when there were few good treatments.  I watched her lose her independence due to vision loss when I was quite young, and it made me very sensitive to vision related problems.  Working in a field that helps people maintain and improve their quality of life is very rewarding.

Q: You taught and worked at the Oregon Health and Sciences University for eight years. What did you…