BELLEVUE, WA, January 21, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Rikesh Parikh, MD, FACS, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, the fourth year he has received the esteemed Top Doctor designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions.

Dr. Parikh is a plastic surgeon with RP Plastic Surgery Center, a comprehensive center for aesthetic procedures of the face, breast, and body located in Bellevue, Washington. The practice focuses on delivering advanced surgical outcomes through modern techniques and personalized patient care.

"The Top Doctor recognition from Castle Connolly is a humble recognition to achieve," says Dr. Parikh. "Out of all of the recognitions we have received throughout the years the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition is quite special due to its peer review nature."

Key procedures performed by Dr. Parikh and his team include:
- Deep plane facelifts
- Rhinoplasty
- Breast augmentation
- Abdominoplasty
- Facial rejuvenation

RP Plastic Surgery Center - an Accredited Surgical Facility in Bellevue, WA - also welcomes Dr. Albert Yang as their newest facial plastic surgeon. From deep plane facelifts and rhinoplasty to advanced weight loss body contouring, Dr. Parikh and Dr. Yang have the combined expertise to achieve your goals using modern techniques.

Dr. Parikh is a Board Certified Surgeon by the American Board of Medical Specialties. He completed his medical education and surgical training at leading institutions. He is a Fellow with the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Throughout his career, he has contributed to the field of plastic surgery through research and has presented his work at both national and international levels. During his medical training, he was the recipient of multiple awards for clinical excellence and academic achievement.

Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team.

Dr. Parikh is active on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and RealSelf.

About Castle Connolly

Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories.

Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

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