About Dr. Parmar
Dr. Parmar is a third-year urology resident in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania. She was selected for the combined BS/MD program at the University of Miami, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and minors in music and chemistry and subsequently her Medical Degree from the Miller School of Medicine. In medical school, she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies.
Education
2016 - 2021
MD - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
2012 - 2016
BS - University of Miami
Societies
- American Urological Association
Awards
2020
Alpha Omega Alpha
2020
Best Poster Award at the 2020 AUA Scientific Congress for “Endogenous Effects of Leptin on Leydig Stem Cell Differentiation are Specific to Patient’s BMI”
2019
Gold Humanism Honor Society
2012
Honors Program in Medicine – University of Miami BS/MD Program
Research
In medical school, her primary research focused on investigating the effects of leptin on Leydig stem cell differentiation to increase endogenous testosterone production as a novel therapeutic mechanism for men with low testosterone desiring to preserve fertility. She is in the 6-year track and will be entering her research year next year with an interest in endourology, quality improvement, and access to care.
Publications
Arora, H., Qureshi, R., Khodamoradi, K., Seetharam, D., Parmar, M., Van Booven, D.J., Issa, I.C., Sackstein, R., Lamb, D., Hare, J.M., Ramasamy, R. Leptin secreted from testicular microenvironment modulates hedgehog signaling to augment the endogenous function of Leydig cells. Cell Death Dis. 13(3):208, 2022.
Masterson, T., Efimenko, I., Nackeeran, S., Parmar, M., Ramasamy, R. Discordant Erectile Function Assessment between Validated Questionnaire Scores and Penile Doppler Ultrasound in Peyronie’s Disease. International Journal of Impotence Research. 34(5): 452-455, 2022.
Madhusoodanan V., Carto, C., Parmar, M., Ritch, C., Parekh, D.J., Ramasamy, R. Trends in outpatient versus inpatient urologic surgery at a university academic medical center. Curr Opin Urol. 32(4):433-437, 2022
Parmar, M., Katz, J.E., Blachman-Braun, R., Smith, N.A., Oneto, S.M., Bhatia, S., Kryvenko, O.N., Shah, H.N.. Safety and efficacy of holmium laser enucleation of prostate as salvage procedure for persistent or recurrent lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to bladder outlet obstruction after prior prostate artery embolization: a match analysis. World J Urol. 39(11):4199-4206, 2021
Martos, M., Katz, J.E., Parmar, M., Jain, A., Soodana-Prakash, N., Punnen, S., Gonzalgo, M.L., Miao, G., Reis, I.M., Smith, N., Shah, H.N. Impact of peri-operative factors on nadir Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels After Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate. BJUI Compass. 00:1-9, 2021.
Katz, J.E., Soodana-Prakash, N., Jain, A., Parmar, M., Smith, N., Kryvenko, O., Austin, G.W., Shah, H.N.. Influence of Age and Geography on Chemical Composition of 98043 Urinary Stones from the USA. Eur Urol Open Sci. 28;34:19-26, 2021
Parmar, M., Masterson, T.A., Tradewell, M.B., Nackeeran, S., Rainer, Q., Blachman-Braun, R., Heller, N., Greer, A., Hauser, N., Kava, B.K., Ramasamy, R. Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Surgical Shunts in Men with Ischemic Priapism. Journal of Urology. 204(5): 1033-1038, 2020. PMID: 32516073
Khodamoradi, K., Parmar, M., Khosravizadeh, Z., Kuchakulla, M., Manoharan, M., & Arora, H. The role of leptin and obesity on male infertility. Current Opinion in Urology 30(3): 334-339, 2020.
Parmar, M., Masterson, J.M., Masterson, T.A. The Role of Imaging in the Diagnosis and Management of Peyronie's Disease. Current Opinion in Urology. 30(3): 283-289, 2020.
Pai, R.K., Van Booven, D.J., Parmar, M., Lokeshwar, S.D., Shah, K., Ramasamy, R., Arora, H. A Review of Current Advancements and Limitations of Artificial Intelligence in Genitourinary Cancers. American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology. 8(5): 152-162, 2020.
Van Booven, D.J., Kuchakulla, M., Pai, R., Frech, F.S., Ramasahayam, R., Reddy, P., Parmar, M., Ramasamy, R., Arora, H. A Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence in Prostate Cancer. Research and Reports in Urology. 13: 31-39, 2021.
Khodamoradi, K., Khosravizadeh, Z., Parmar, M., Kuchakulla, M., Ramasamy, R., Arora, H.. Exogenous Testosterone Replacement Therapy Versus Raising Endogenous Testosterone Levels: Current and Future Prospects. Fertility & Sterility Reviews. 2(1): 32-42, 2021.