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Department Urology
Primary Location Akron General Urology, Fairlawn
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Primary Location

Akron General Urology, Fairlawn

Appointment:
330.535.4428
Desk:
330.535.4428
Fax:
330.864.1207

Additional Locations

Urology

Akron General

1 Akron General Avenue
Akron, OH 44307
Directions

Appointment:
330.535.4428
Desk:
330.535.4428
Fax:
330.864.1207

Urology

Beachwood Family Health Center

26900 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
Directions

Appointment:
216.444.5600
Desk:
330.535.4428
Fax:
330.864.1207

Urology

Fairlawn Office

2561 W. Market St
Akron , OH 44333
Directions

Appointment:
330.535.4428
Desk:
330.535.4428
Fax:
330.864.1207
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Men's Health
  • Penile Prosthesis Implantation
  • UroLift for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Urology
  • Vasectomy
  • Vasectomy Reversal
  • Xiaflex Injections
View all 7 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Hydrocele
  • Hypogonadism
  • Low Testosterone
  • Male Infertility
  • Peyronie's Disease
  • Prostatitis
  • Spermatocele
  • Varicoceles
View all 9 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

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Biography

About Neel Parekh, MD

Neel Parekh M.D., is a male infertility and men’s health specialist in the Department of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He graduated from a 7-year accelerated baccalaureate/M.D. program at Northeast Ohio Medical University as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He subsequently completed his Urologic Surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic-Akron General where he was a recipient of the SSMR & SMSNA Men’s Health Traveling Fellow Award. Dr. Parekh then completed a fellowship in Male Fertility and Men’s Health at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Dr. Parekh’s surgical interests include microsurgical reconstruction of the male reproductive tract, surgical sperm retrieval, varicocelectomy, penile prosthetics and spermatic cord denervation. His research interests include male oxidative stress infertility, vasectomy reversal, hypogonadism and chronic orchialgia. He has presented at regional and national conferences, and published numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed articles.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2018

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Male Fertility and Men's Health
Cleveland, OH USA
2019

Residency - Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Urology
Akron, OH USA
2018

Residency - Cleveland Clinic Akron General
General Surgery
Akron, OH USA
2014

Medical Education - Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine
Rootstown, OH USA
2013

Certifications

  • Urology
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Neel Parekh, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 9/8/2023, Dr. Parekh has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Parekh receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Halozyme, Inc.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

217 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

29 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

The physician was very compassionate to my needs and was not only friendly, but took the time to explain and elaborate on the procedure

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Nice doctor! He did a great job

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024

Dr. Parekh is very professional and kind.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024

Would be great if all health care providers were this user friendly and wanting to do anything with in their power to help you!

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

Dr. Parekh was great!

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Dr Parekh is an excellent doctor. I appreciate that I never feel rushed with him. He is very professional and has excellent beside manner.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

My Dr. Was very nice!

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

Excellent experience with Dr and staff

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

Best experience I've had with the hospitals in staff and doctors

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

Again, I said the hospital staff and doctors are the best I've experienced

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

Dr. Parekh and his staff conduct business in a very professional manner.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023

Great doctor

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023

I always recommend Dr. Neel to all my friends

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023

Dr Parekh was very kind and thorough in his explanation prior to starting. From what I can tell (not fully recovered) he did a great job and was very quick. He was friendly and talkative during the procedure which made the situation a bit more relaxed for sure. Great Dr and solid guy

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023

Dr parekh is a gifted and knowledgeable doctor. I am very impressed with his level of knowledge, accessibility and ability to communicate effectively.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

As my trusted Urologist, I would highly recommend Dr. Neel Parekh to both family and friends.

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023

MD was professional and polite

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023

Dr Neel is GREAT

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

Dr. And nurse very caring and good at listening

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

Dr Neel is GREAT!!!!

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023

I feel like a few areas of concern for me regarding symptoms were glossed over by Dr. Parekh instead of addressed directly.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023

He listened.but didn't seem to understand that my stinging and itching really wasn't really happen so he gave medication that didn't help my problem so that meds I quit taking and I am going to call him and talk about it

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2023

The experience was good and we were very happy with the Doctor.

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023

Great doctor

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023

Dr. Parek is outstanding in treatment and has a wonderful bedside manner. He is efficient and knowledgeable and kind- an all too rare combination

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2023

A wonderful health care provider!

Reviewed on May 22, 2023

Dr. Parekh is one of my favorite doctors. Always friendly and courteous, answers all questions, shows concern for me.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023

Dr Parekh is outstanding!

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023

The pharmacy however decreased the dose of the medication... Is there a way I can up it again? I'm not sure? Dr. P. Is a brilliant Doctor!

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