
Overview
I was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. During middle school, I spent my summer breaks volunteering in the nursing home where my mom worked, which inspired my interest in aging and geriatric medicine. Many years later, as a fellow in geriatric medicine at Duke Health, I returned to that same nursing home to care for its residents. Now, as a memory disorders specialist, geriatric medicine specialist, and physician-scientist, my goal is to provide the highest quality medical care to my patients, centered on their individual values and preferences, while working to develop interventions that maintain their cognition and quality of life. I enjoy building a collaborative relationship with my patients and their loved ones and working with them to develop a personalized, holistic approach to their memory care.
Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 5 articles in the study of Dementia.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
932 Morreene Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Neurology Morreene Road
My goal is to evaluate patients as accurately as possible and determine the cause of problems with memory or thinking. I may order tests to help achieve this goal. Together, we will begin a treatment plan. Part of the plan may be starting a medication, entering a clinical trial, or participating in a research study. I am dedicated to developing, discovering, and using the latest health-related advances to evaluate, diagnose, and treat dementia. My mission is to provide patients the opportunity to participate in research and partner with us in discovering and understanding what causes changes to memory and thinking. Together, we will contribute to finding the cause and the cure. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Delirium.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Laura Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Delirium, Alzheimer's Disease, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Dr. Hanson is currently accepting new patients.
Duke University Hospital
I am a clinical investigator and geriatrician. I enjoy helping to care for older adults who are admitted to the hospital. I have a special interest in patients with multiple chronic conditions, and who are at greatest risk of delirium and other geriatric syndromes that frequently occur in the hospital. Dr. Whitson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Acute Pain.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- DementiaDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Memory LossDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).


