Vinita Parkash, MBBS, MD, MPH
Pathology
Biography
Vinita Parkash MBBS, MPH, is a pathologist who specializes in examining tissues. Her subspecialty area of practice is gynecological pathology and quality and safety.
Titles
- Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health
Education & Training
- MPHYale School of Public Health, Health Policy and Management (2019)
- FellowMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (1994)
- ResidentYale-New Haven Hospital (1993)
- ResidentHospital of St. Raphael (1992)
- MBBSLady Hardinge Medical College (1989)
- MDLady Hardinge Medical College & Hospital (1988)
Languages Spoken
- English
- हिन्दी (Hindi)
Additional Information
Honors & Recognitions
- 2024 CAP Distinguished Patient Care Award: College of American Pathologists (2024)
- NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence: National Academy of Medicine (2023)
Board Certifications
- AB of Pathology, Anatomic Pathology (1994)
Publications
- Parkash V, Niu N, Pal L. Endometrial Biopsies in Patients with Infertility An Update for Pathologists. Surgical Pathology Clinics 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.path.2026.06.008.
- Dintzis S, Evans J, Hernandez M, Kalicanin T, Lacchetti C, Nakhleh R, Otis C, Pantanowitz L, Parkash V, Raab S. Interpretive Diagnostic Error Reduction: Guideline Update from the College of American Pathologists in Collaboration With the Association of Directors of Anatomic and Subspecialty Pathology. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2026, 150: 668-677. PMID: 42203216, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2026-0016-cp.
- Smith S, Parkash V. International medical graduates amongst pathology leadership roles: more than meets the eye. Academic Pathology 2025, 12: 100207. PMID: 40761682, PMCID: PMC12320155, DOI: 10.1016/j.acpath.2025.100207.
- Parkash V. Editorial Comment on Mucinous Neoplasms Associated with Mature Cystic Teratomas: A Clinicopathologic Study of 50 Cases: Are We Ready for Nomenclature Change? Annals Of Diagnostic Pathology 2025, 78: 152514. PMID: 40461394, DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2025.152514.
- Zhou F, Qin L, Huang S, Lin W, Zhang H, Parkash V, Zheng W. Pilomatrix-like High-grade Endometrial Carcinoma. The American Journal Of Surgical Pathology 2025, 49: 818-829. PMID: 40202384, DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000002402.
- Parkash V, Smith S. Development of an FRα Companion Diagnostic Immunohistochemical Assay for Mirvetuximab Soravtansine. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2024, 149: 207-208. PMID: 39734248, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2024-0277-le.
- Bogaerts J, Steenbeek M, Bokhorst J, van Bommel M, Abete L, Addante F, Brinkhuis M, Chrzan A, Cordier F, Devouassoux‐Shisheboran M, Fernández‐Pérez J, Fischer A, Gilks C, Guerriero A, Jaconi M, Kleijn T, Kooreman L, Martin S, Milla J, Narducci N, Ntala C, Parkash V, de Pauw C, Rabban J, Rijstenberg L, Rottscholl R, Staebler A, Van de Vijver K, Zannoni G, van Zanten M, Bart J, Bentz J, Bosse T, Bulten J, Desouki M, Lastra R, Numan T, Schoolmeester J, Schwartz L, Shih I, Soong T, Turashvili G, Vang R, Volchek M, Aliredjo R, Kusters‐Vandevelde H, de Hullu J, Simons M, van der Laak J. Assessing the impact of deep‐learning assistance on the histopathological diagnosis of serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) in fallopian tubes. The Journal Of Pathology Clinical Research 2024, 10: e70006. PMID: 39439213, PMCID: PMC11496567, DOI: 10.1002/2056-4538.70006.
- Schlesinger M, Dhingra I, Fain B, Prentice J, Parkash V. Adverse events and perceived abandonment: learning from patients’ accounts of medical mishaps. BMJ Open Quality 2024, 13: e002848. PMID: 39147403, PMCID: PMC11331972, DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2024-002848.
- Hassell L, Wong A, Parkash V, Ng J, Tran N, Huynh L, Han T, Quynh T, Ngoc P, Quy T. Virtual Remote Pathology Education in Support of Virtual Remote Gynecologic-Oncology Training. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2024, 149: 597-601. PMID: 38802102, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2023-0449-ep.
- Liao C, Ramani S, Parkash V, Kodaman P. Endometriosis in a 22-Year-Old with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Secondary to Pre-Pubertal Bone Marrow Transplant: a Case Report. Reproductive Sciences 2024, 31: 2700-2705. PMID: 38806998, DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01601-z.
- Fadare O, Fard E, Bhargava R, Desouki M, Hanley K, Ip P, Li J, Lu B, Medeiros F, Ng J, Parkash V, Pinto A, Quick C, Skala S, Tokuyama M, Turashvili G, Wei C, Xing D, Zheng W, Soong T, Howitt B. The Malignant Potential of Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumors Revisited. The American Journal Of Surgical Pathology 2024, 48: 570-580. PMID: 38512100, DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000002201.
- Riddle N, Parkash V, Guo C, Shen S, Perincheri S, Ramirez A, Auerbach A, Belchis D, Humphrey P. Recent Advances in Genitourinary Tumors: Updates From the 5th Edition of the World Health Organization Blue Book Series. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2023, 148: 952-964. PMID: 38031818, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2022-0509-ra.
- ABOU-NUKTA F, FIEDLER P, PARKASH V, ARONS J. Superficial Acral Fibromyxoma of the Distal Phalanx of the Thumb. Journal Of Hand Surgery (European Volume) 2006, 31: 619-620. PMID: 16962691, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2006.07.003.
Departments and Programs
Biography
Vinita Parkash MBBS, MPH, is a pathologist who specializes in examining tissues. Her subspecialty area of practice is gynecological pathology and quality and safety.
Titles
- Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health
Education & Training
- MPHYale School of Public Health, Health Policy and Management (2019)
- FellowMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (1994)
- ResidentYale-New Haven Hospital (1993)
- ResidentHospital of St. Raphael (1992)
- MBBSLady Hardinge Medical College (1989)
- MDLady Hardinge Medical College & Hospital (1988)
Languages Spoken
- English
- हिन्दी (Hindi)
Additional Information
Honors & Recognitions
- 2024 CAP Distinguished Patient Care Award: College of American Pathologists (2024)
- NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence: National Academy of Medicine (2023)
Board Certifications
- AB of Pathology, Anatomic Pathology (1994)
Publications
- Parkash V, Niu N, Pal L. Endometrial Biopsies in Patients with Infertility An Update for Pathologists. Surgical Pathology Clinics 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.path.2026.06.008.
- Dintzis S, Evans J, Hernandez M, Kalicanin T, Lacchetti C, Nakhleh R, Otis C, Pantanowitz L, Parkash V, Raab S. Interpretive Diagnostic Error Reduction: Guideline Update from the College of American Pathologists in Collaboration With the Association of Directors of Anatomic and Subspecialty Pathology. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2026, 150: 668-677. PMID: 42203216, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2026-0016-cp.
- Smith S, Parkash V. International medical graduates amongst pathology leadership roles: more than meets the eye. Academic Pathology 2025, 12: 100207. PMID: 40761682, PMCID: PMC12320155, DOI: 10.1016/j.acpath.2025.100207.
- Parkash V. Editorial Comment on Mucinous Neoplasms Associated with Mature Cystic Teratomas: A Clinicopathologic Study of 50 Cases: Are We Ready for Nomenclature Change? Annals Of Diagnostic Pathology 2025, 78: 152514. PMID: 40461394, DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2025.152514.
- Zhou F, Qin L, Huang S, Lin W, Zhang H, Parkash V, Zheng W. Pilomatrix-like High-grade Endometrial Carcinoma. The American Journal Of Surgical Pathology 2025, 49: 818-829. PMID: 40202384, DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000002402.
- Parkash V, Smith S. Development of an FRα Companion Diagnostic Immunohistochemical Assay for Mirvetuximab Soravtansine. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2024, 149: 207-208. PMID: 39734248, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2024-0277-le.
- Bogaerts J, Steenbeek M, Bokhorst J, van Bommel M, Abete L, Addante F, Brinkhuis M, Chrzan A, Cordier F, Devouassoux‐Shisheboran M, Fernández‐Pérez J, Fischer A, Gilks C, Guerriero A, Jaconi M, Kleijn T, Kooreman L, Martin S, Milla J, Narducci N, Ntala C, Parkash V, de Pauw C, Rabban J, Rijstenberg L, Rottscholl R, Staebler A, Van de Vijver K, Zannoni G, van Zanten M, Bart J, Bentz J, Bosse T, Bulten J, Desouki M, Lastra R, Numan T, Schoolmeester J, Schwartz L, Shih I, Soong T, Turashvili G, Vang R, Volchek M, Aliredjo R, Kusters‐Vandevelde H, de Hullu J, Simons M, van der Laak J. Assessing the impact of deep‐learning assistance on the histopathological diagnosis of serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) in fallopian tubes. The Journal Of Pathology Clinical Research 2024, 10: e70006. PMID: 39439213, PMCID: PMC11496567, DOI: 10.1002/2056-4538.70006.
- Schlesinger M, Dhingra I, Fain B, Prentice J, Parkash V. Adverse events and perceived abandonment: learning from patients’ accounts of medical mishaps. BMJ Open Quality 2024, 13: e002848. PMID: 39147403, PMCID: PMC11331972, DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2024-002848.
- Hassell L, Wong A, Parkash V, Ng J, Tran N, Huynh L, Han T, Quynh T, Ngoc P, Quy T. Virtual Remote Pathology Education in Support of Virtual Remote Gynecologic-Oncology Training. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2024, 149: 597-601. PMID: 38802102, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2023-0449-ep.
- Liao C, Ramani S, Parkash V, Kodaman P. Endometriosis in a 22-Year-Old with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Secondary to Pre-Pubertal Bone Marrow Transplant: a Case Report. Reproductive Sciences 2024, 31: 2700-2705. PMID: 38806998, DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01601-z.
- Fadare O, Fard E, Bhargava R, Desouki M, Hanley K, Ip P, Li J, Lu B, Medeiros F, Ng J, Parkash V, Pinto A, Quick C, Skala S, Tokuyama M, Turashvili G, Wei C, Xing D, Zheng W, Soong T, Howitt B. The Malignant Potential of Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumors Revisited. The American Journal Of Surgical Pathology 2024, 48: 570-580. PMID: 38512100, DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000002201.
- Riddle N, Parkash V, Guo C, Shen S, Perincheri S, Ramirez A, Auerbach A, Belchis D, Humphrey P. Recent Advances in Genitourinary Tumors: Updates From the 5th Edition of the World Health Organization Blue Book Series. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2023, 148: 952-964. PMID: 38031818, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2022-0509-ra.
- ABOU-NUKTA F, FIEDLER P, PARKASH V, ARONS J. Superficial Acral Fibromyxoma of the Distal Phalanx of the Thumb. Journal Of Hand Surgery (European Volume) 2006, 31: 619-620. PMID: 16962691, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2006.07.003.
Departments and Programs