Jai Parekh

Jai G. Parekh, MD, MBA is an ophthalmic surgeon, healthcare executive, entrepreneur, and investor. Most recently, he was the Chief Medical Officer and VP of Eye Care at Allergan, a global pharmaceutical and medical device company until its sale to Abbvie. Dr. Parekh is the Chief, Cornea and External Diseases, and Medical Director of the Research Institute at St. Joseph’s Health in NJ.

Dr. Parekh is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. As a recognized consultant, speaker, and researcher, he has been a strategic advisor to many pharmaceuticals, surgical, and IT companies. Dr. Parekh is extensively published and a member of multiple corporate boards. He earned an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare at Duke University and his M.D. from the Boston University School of Medicine.