Overview
Philosophy of care | When treating patients, I imagine how I would want to be treated and incorporate that into every interaction. I treat many diseases of the head and neck, ranging from problems breathing through the nose to cancers of the sinuses and skull base, so there is no single treatment for everyone. I strive to explain the disease process, sometimes using diagrams or images to help with the anatomy and location of the problem as well as my treatment recommendations. Communication is key when dealing with complex disease, and I strive to keep an open line of conversation. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine provides the opportunity to truly help and directly impact lives. I chose a career in medicine to not only help my patients, but also to help advance the field. I was drawn to otolaryngology, a specialty focused on the ears, nose and throat, because it offered an opportunity to work with patients of all ages and treat many diseases, from sore throats to complex cancers. | Community involvement | As a rhinologist living in the Lehigh Valley, I strive to bring awareness to disease of the sinuses. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy traveling and being outdoors. I love hiking, backpacking and exploring. When at home, I enjoy spending time with my family and experimenting with new recipes and cuisines.
Dr. Parsel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hearing Loss. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Throat Cancer, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1245 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 101, Allentown, PA 18103
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.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Parsel isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- SinusitisDr. Parsel isAdvanced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Throat CancerDr. Parsel isAdvanced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Parsel isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum DisorderDr. Parsel isExperienced. Learn about Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Parsel isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Parsel isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- DFNB1Dr. Parsel isExperienced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Parsel isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.