Rahul K. Parikh is a physician and writer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Don't miss his medical blog, sWell, on Open Salon.

Rahul K. Parikh, M.D.'s Salon stories

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 17:28 PDT

I'm a doctor. So sue me. No, really

The doctors' lobby says capping malpractice suits will make healthcare cheaper. I'm an M.D. and I don't believe it
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009 10:13 PDT

"Death panel doc" is all about life

Right-wing boogeyman Ezekiel Emanuel is a persuasive advocate for humane reform. Doctors like me need his wisdom
Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 03:30 PDT

The Huffington Post is crazy about your health

Why bogus treatments and crackpot medical theories dominate "The Internet Newspaper"
Monday, Jul 13, 2009 03:20 PDT

Michael Jackson doctor went too far

The dermatologist who exposed the singer's medical history on "Larry King Live" committed a fundamental violation
Friday, May 22, 2009 03:41 PDT

Don't judge the chemo kid

Those who have been through the living hell of cancer treatment understand the Hausers' decision to run away
Friday, May 15, 2009 03:39 PDT

Oprah's bad medicine

Given her influence, it's a shame the TV star offers unbalanced health and medical advice.
Monday, Apr 27, 2009 11:01 PDT

Swine flu: Don't panic!

While the virus does reveal some novel traits, so far most symptoms are not out of the ordinary.
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2009 03:19 PDT

Physician, heal thy system

President Obama's ambitious healthcare reforms begin with doctors themselves -- if they take the medicine.
Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 03:31 PST

Judging autism

Science has failed to convince many people that vaccines do not cause autism. Will last week's court ruling finally change their minds?
Thursday, Feb 5, 2009 03:38 PST

The fear about peanut allergies is nuts

Parents and medical groups are doing more harm than good stirring up worries about food allergies.
Monday, Dec 22, 2008 03:20 PST

Health for hard times

A recession is good for our health, argues a current study making the media rounds. It needs a second opinion.
Friday, Oct 31, 2008 03:44 PDT

Growth hormones for kids

Normal boys and girls are taking growth hormones for being short. That's a bad prescription.
Friday, Sep 26, 2008 03:33 PDT

Playing the doctor card

I was aggravated by the treatment my mother was receiving in the hospital -- until I spoke up.
Monday, Sep 22, 2008 03:50 PDT

Inside the vaccine-and-autism scare

A pediatrician traces the rise of the anti-vaccine movement that falsely linked thimerosal with autism and turned parents away from the most lifesaving medicine in history.
Friday, Sep 5, 2008 03:07 PDT

Sarah Palin's choice

I greatly admire her decision to have a child with Down syndrome. But she would likely deny other women the right to choose for themselves.
Friday, Aug 29, 2008 03:40 PDT

Dr. Feelbad

Modern medical practice is burning out doctors. That's bad for our health and yours. We need a cure. But first I need a nap.
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 04:07 PDT

Did doctors remove babies' hearts too soon?

Colorado doctors are under fire for performing infant organ transplants prematurely. But they made the right call.
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 03:39 PDT

When the bottom line overrides the Hippocratic oath

As a naive pediatric resident, I couldn't believe it when the surgeon called back and said we don't treat those kinds of patients.
Thursday, Jun 19, 2008 03:29 PDT

Healthcare needs you

Ask not what healthcare can do for you but what you can do, with incentives, for healthcare.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 03:50 PDT

Indiana Jones and the kingdom of fat kids

With childhood obesity at alarming rates, movie tie-ins to fast food are irresponsible. An open letter to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008 03:57 PDT

Race and the white coat

Racial bias in doctors and healthcare workers is doing great harm. Is enough being done to stop it?
Monday, Mar 24, 2008 03:40 PDT

Of condoms, Clinton, Obama and McCain

Sex education regressed into the Dark Ages under Bush. Which candidate will now stand up for young persons' health?
Thursday, Mar 13, 2008 03:30 PDT

What the Poling autism case means

The widely publicized court victory for the family who claimed vaccines caused autism in their daughter does not prove a link.
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008 04:17 PST

Wal-Mart can be good for your health

The medical establishment is opposed to drop-in clinics in Wal-Marts and other retail stores. But self-interested doctors need to get over their archaic ways of doing business.
Thursday, Jan 10, 2008 04:21 PST

Is there a doctor in the mouse?

Arrogant doctors criticize their patients who go online to research ailments. But they're wrong. The best health sites are a boon to patients and doctors alike.

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