Dr. Carol DerSarkissian is the Physician Founder of Parallel Med, where she provides whole-person,
individualized care for women navigating the complexities of perimenopause and menopause. Rooted in
the belief that every woman’s experience is unique, her mission is to elevate midlife health by offering
personalized, compassionate, and evidence-focused care during this pivotal stage of life.
Dr. Carol combines deep clinical expertise with a forward-thinking approach that bridges traditional
medicine, preventive care, and longevity-focused strategies. She is certified by The Menopause Society,
the leading academic body dedicated to menopause education and clinical excellence.
In addition to her specialization in menopause care, Dr. Carol is board-certified in Emergency Medicine
and brings over two decades of clinical experience caring for more than 50,000 patients across
high-acuity hospital settings and innovative health platforms.
Her prior leadership roles include serving as Chief Medical Officer at Ezra AI, where she advanced early
cancer detection through AI-enhanced MRI screening, and appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor
of Emergency Medicine at NYU Langone Health and Director of Quality Assurance at the Manhattan VA
Hospital.
Dr. Carol’s background also spans digital health innovation, quality improvement and proactive
longevity-focused health. She is passionate about empowering women with knowledge, supporting
informed health decisions and reshaping how clinicians approach women’s health across the lifespan.
