Dr. Neil Parikh

Dr. Neil Parikh has been Dental Director at Friend Health since 2018. Parikh leads the dental department's day-to-day operations, staffing, and growth with a mission to make quality oral health care accessible to every patient. Friend Health (formerly Friend Family Health Center) is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) providing primary and preventive health services on Chicago's South and Southwest Sides. With seven neighborhood clinics and an integrated oral health practice, Friend Health advances quality care access for all through trauma-informed care, community engagement and innovative delivery models. To learn more, visit friendfhc.org.