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Use our secure HeyMilley referral link to share relevant patient information and start the referral.
Collaborative orthodontic care, from referral to result.
Thoughtful, coordinated care around growth, development, airway considerations, and long-term function, with the patient and their existing care team at the center.
Clear referrals. Thoughtful diagnosis. Patient-centered coordination.
For referring doctors
An easy referral.A thoughtful next step.
We make it straightforward to refer a patient for orthodontic evaluation while keeping care centered on the person and connected to the providers who know them best.
Dr. Parikh brings a thoughtful diagnostic lens, respects the referring provider’s relationship with the patient, and collaborates with the broader care team when appropriate. The goal is clear communication, thoughtful recommendations, and coordinated care that makes the next step easy for both patients and providers.
Refer a PatientHow collaboration works
A clear path from referral to coordinated care.
Every patient is different. These four steps keep the process simple while allowing for the clinical judgment and collaboration each case requires.
Comprehensive evaluation
Dr. Parikh evaluates the patient’s orthodontic needs, growth and development, function, and relevant airway considerations.
Coordinate the plan
When additional perspective is helpful, we collaborate with the referring provider and other members of the patient’s care team to develop a thoughtful, coordinated plan.
Clear next steps
We make sure patients and providers understand our findings, recommendations, and next steps, with communication that keeps everyone connected along the way.
Who we collaborate with
Connected care, when the patient needs it.
When appropriate, we coordinate with providers whose perspective can support diagnosis, treatment planning, or long-term function.
General dentists
Pediatric dentists
Pediatricians
ENT specialists
Sleep medicine physicians
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Head and neck surgeons, when relevant
Periodontists
Speech-language pathologists
Orofacial myofunctional therapists
Other members of the patient’s care team
Orthodontic screening supports the bigger picture.
Airway, growth & development
Looking beyond alignment alone.
Diagnostic workups at Parikh Orthodontics include screening of the nasal passages, sinuses, and pharyngeal airway space alongside orthodontic growth, development, and function.
When screening identifies concerns that may affect breathing, sleep, or development, the practice coordinates with appropriate specialists, such as local ENTs. Orthodontic screening helps identify concerns and guide coordination; it does not replace medical evaluation.
Dr. Parikh’s approach
Personal oversight, modern diagnostics, tailored care.
Dr. Parikh personally designs and oversees treatment, bringing UCSF training, a faculty role, and technology-forward planning to each patient’s individual needs.
- Dr. Parikh personally designs and oversees treatment
- 3D imaging and virtual treatment simulations support thoughtful planning
- Care is tailored to each patient’s growth, development, function, and goals
- UCSF-trained orthodontist and UCSF orthodontics faculty member
- A Mill Valley practice serving Marin since 1967
For patients: your care team can stay connected.
Orthodontic care sometimes benefits from communication with the dentist, pediatrician, ENT, surgeon, therapist, or other provider who already knows you. When appropriate, Parikh Orthodontics coordinates with your existing care team so recommendations can reflect the broader picture of your health, growth, and function.
Referral and collaboration questions.
Clear answers for referring providers and families. For case-specific professional questions, call our Mill Valley office.
How do I refer a patient?
Select “Refer a Patient” on this page to open Parikh Orthodontics’ secure HeyMilley doctor referral flow. HeyMilley owns and manages the referral form.
What information should I have ready?
Share the patient and clinical information you have available in the HeyMilley referral flow. If our team needs clarification to support the evaluation, we will follow up appropriately.
Can I refer a patient with airway or sleep concerns?
Yes. Orthodontic diagnostic workups include screening of the nasal passages, sinuses, and pharyngeal airway space. When screening identifies concerns that may affect breathing, sleep, or development, Dr. Parikh coordinates with the appropriate medical specialist. Orthodontic screening does not replace medical evaluation.
Will you work with the patient’s existing dentist or pediatrician?
Yes, when appropriate. We respect the referring provider’s relationship with the patient and coordinate with existing dental and medical providers when their perspective is relevant to planning or care.
Do you coordinate with ENT or oral surgery specialists?
When clinically appropriate, we coordinate with ENT specialists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, head and neck surgeons, and other members of the patient’s care team. Coordination depends on the individual patient’s needs; it does not imply a formal partnership with every specialty.
I have a professional question before referring. What should I do?
Call Parikh Orthodontics at 415.388.2970. Our team can help route your question appropriately before you submit a referral.
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