Janak ParikhDr

Dr. Janak A. Parikh is a distinguished plastic surgeon known for bringing meticulous surgical skills, robust medical knowledge, and an artistic eye to his patients at Town & Country Plastic Surgeons & Medspa and Lake Jackson Plastic Surgeons.

Originally from Los Angeles, Dr. Parikh has a multifaceted medical background that sets him apart in the field of aesthetic surgery. His journey began in general and transplant surgery, where he developed an unwavering standard of excellence and a deep understanding of complex anatomy. It was during this time—specifically through abdominal wall reconstruction—that he discovered his true passion: the intersection of form, function, and confidence.

Dr. Parikh joined the practice in 2024, eager to serve the diverse communities of Houston and Lake Jackson. He finds deep fulfillment in helping patients become the best versions of themselves, combining the precision of a transplant surgeon with the detailed artistry of a plastic surgeon.

Education & Training

Dr. Parikh’s surgical expertise is built on a foundation of rigorous academic and clinical training at some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions.

• Undergraduate: Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Departmental Honors in Biochemistry from UCLA.
• Medical School: Earned his Medical Degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).
• General Surgery Residency: Completed training at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine.
• Specialized Fellowships:
  • Multi-organ Abdominal Transplant Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Chicago).
  • Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine.
• Plastic Surgery Residency: Completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital.

Dr. Parikh served as a general and hepatobiliary surgeon for seven years before transitioning to plastic surgery, bringing over a decade of surgical experience to his aesthetic practice.