Dr. Neil D Parikh is a highly experienced gastroenterologist with over nine years of clinical practice, currently serving as the Chief Innovation Officer and Gastroenterologist at Connecticut GI, P.C. since 2016. He also holds the position of Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology at Hartford Hospital since July 2023 and practices full-time with GI Alliance. Dr. Parikh is dedicated to medical education as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Connecticut, a role he has held since 2016. His extensive training includes a Gastroenterology Fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital and both a Research Fellowship and Internal Medicine Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Beyond his clinical and academic contributions, Dr. Parikh is the host of "The Gut Doctor Podcast," where he shares insights on gastrointestinal health with a broad audience. His diverse expertise combines clinical excellence, innovation leadership, and a passion for education and patient advocacy.