Overview
Dr. Hugh Parker is a dual board-certified cardiologist with a broad clinical background and a passion for advanced cardiac imaging and complex cardiovascular care. He most recently served as both a practicing cardiologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, where he specialized in general cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging�including cardiac MRI, coronary CT angiography (CTA), nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound.
Dr. Parker earned his Doctor of Medicine from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Yale University�s Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut and subsequently completed a fellowship in General Cardiology at the Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana.
�The origin of the word �doctor� is rooted in the Latin �docere,� which means to teach. While I have taught many young doctors, I feel that my greatest obligation is to teach my patients the nature of their illness, the treatments available and to help them make a truly informed decision on how to proceed.�
He thrives in the face of clinical complexity and finds great fulfillment in managing challenging cases where straightforward answers are not easily found. Dr. Parker takes a thoughtful, deliberate approach to care, engaging in in-depth discussions with patients to arrive at the most appropriate and personalized course of action. His goal is to not only provide expert diagnostics and treatment, but also to partner with patients in making informed decisions about their heart health.
When not working, Dr. Parker enjoys the outdoors, hiking and off-roading in the mountains, and spending time with his two young children.
Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Pulmonary Hypertension.
Insurance
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
300 Exempla Circle, Suite 310, Lafayette, CO 80026
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.
National Jewish Health
Darlene Kim is a Cardiologist in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Sarcoidosis, and Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
Banner Health Physicians Colorado LLC
Lin-wang Dong is a Cardiologist in Loveland, Colorado. Dr. Dong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Failure. Dr. Dong is currently accepting new patients.
National Jewish Health
Andrew Freeman is a Cardiologist in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Freeman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Sarcoidosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy