Miriam F. Parsa, MD

Pediatric Rheumatology

Subspecializing in Pediatric Rheumatology

Accepting New Patients

Languages: Spanish

Ages Treated: Newborn, Child, and Adolescent

Same-Day Appointments

Schedule an Appointment 805-879-4242 Fax: 805-749-2864

Locations

Cottage Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics - Santa Barbara

2401 Bath St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Physician Profile

Year began practicing:

2011

Year joined staff:

2013

Credentialed Facilities:

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Clinical Highlights:

Dr. Parsa's clinical interests include juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. She uses ultrasound for the diagnosis and medication management in pediatric arthritis. Dr. Parsa has clinics in Goleta and a Fellows Clinic at UCLA, where she enjoys teaching the next generation of Pediatric Rheumatologists.

Awards:

2011 - American College of Rheumatology, Distinguished Fellow Award
2014 - Arthritis Foundation Pacific Region Juvenile Leadership Award
2016 - Arthritis Foundation Mary Kendall Award
2023 - Cottage Health Physician of the Year

Professional Memberships:

American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Rheumatology, CARRA

Board Certifications:

Pediatric Rheumatology and General Pediatrics

Education

Medical Education:

Albany Medical Center (New York)

Internships:

UCLA Medical Center (LA), Los Angeles, CA

Fellowship:

UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA