About Kashmira Parekh, M.D.

Kashmira Parekh is a board-certified psychiatrist at Georgia Behavioral Health Professionals working in the Bradley Park office. Dr. Parekh's famous quote is: "My training as a medical doctor and psychiatrist has given me a unique background for the evaluation and treatment of patients. My education has spanned over a period of almost 40 years, and continues so that I may always remain abreast of the latest developments." Dr. Parekh has a special interest in women's issues including but not limited to abuse, trauma, abandonment, post-partum depression, peri and post-menopausal states. Dr. Parekh also works with adults with: Bipolar disorder, Anxiety disorder, ADHD and many more. Dr. Parekh has been happily married for over 40 years. She is a proud mother of 2 daughters and grandmother of 4. She enjoys traveling, gardening and all aspects of nature.

Specialties

Education & Certifications

Dr. Parekh is a graduate with a Medical Doctor degree from University of Bombay in 1968. She completed Psychiatric Residency training at Emory University School of Medicine in 1977. Dr. Parekh holds Licensure in Georgia, New York, Maryland, and Virginia.

At different times in her 40 year career she has been a member of the following organizations:

Associate Clinical Professor-Faculty at State University of New York, Buffalo NY (1982-1984)

Member, American Psychiatric Association

Member, American Medical Association

Member, Medical Association of Georgia

Member, Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Associations- a district branch of APA

Member of American Association of Physician of Indian origin

Adult Medical Services
Solo Private Practice (1995-1997)

Consulting Psychiatrist-Pastoral Institute

Clinical Director- West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Columbus, GA (1984-1995)

Leadership role as director for all Clinical Services, Physicians, Psychologists, Social workers. Nurses and Rehabilitation Services.

Staff Psychiatrist- VA Medical Center Martinsburg, WV (1978-1982)

Chief Psychiatrist responsible for outpatient mental health clinic. Provided consultation liaison service for a 500 bed Medical and Surgical hospital.

Staff Psychiatrist- Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hospital Towson, MD (1977-1978)

Assigned to a impatient unit for treatment of chronic schizophrenia.