
Overview
Dr. Brett Parker is a general surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive foregut and bariatric surgeon. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins and also the Program Director for the Johns Hopkins Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship Program. Dr. Parker is an expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques including advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery, as well as therapeutic flexible endoscopy. He is interested in promoting the evolving indications for surgical repair of hiatal hernias, as well as adjunct procedures surgeons can use to reduce recurrence rates. He offers a wide range of interventions for GERD, including innovative endoscopic therapies, and promotes early surgical referral to discuss and tailor therapy to individual patient circumstances. Dr. Parker also has a robust abdominal wall reconstruction and weight loss surgery practice. He is widely published on the surgical outcomes of foregut surgery, emerging technologies, and innovation, as well as surgical simulation and skills transfer. Dr. Parker has consistently been selected as a Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor in 2023, 2024, and 2025. As a member of the Johns Hopkins Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Greater Washington Area, Dr. Parker is dedicated to the best, individualized, patient outcomes. Learn more about Dr. Parker and his partners within the Johns Hopkins Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, the Johns Hopkins Heartburn Center and the Johns Hopkins Motility and Neurogastroenterology Center.
Dr. Parker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
Suite 210, Washington, DC 20016
5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Floor 4, Washington, DC 20016
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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Gina Adrales, M.D., M.P.H., joins the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery as Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Training and Innovation Center, and Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Bariatric Surgery Fellowship. Her areas of clinical expertise include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallbladder disease, achalasia, splenectomy (spleen removal), benign gastric and intestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, and open and laparoscopic hernia repair (inguinal, ventral, incisional, umbilical, hiatal, paraesophageal). Dr. Adrales has been named an associate member of the American College of Surgeons' Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. Awardees are recognized for having devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premier leaders in their respective fields. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Adrales was on faculty at Dartmouth where she directed the Surgery Clerkship, the Hernia Surgery Center, and the Bariatric Surgery Program. During her tenure at Dartmouth, she earned her Masters of Public Health at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary and her medical degree from the University of Virginia. She completed her residency at the Carolinas Medical Center and a research and clinical fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Kentucky before her first faculty appointment at the Medical College of Georgia. A national leader in hernia surgery, Dr. Adrales serves on the Executive Council of the Americas Hernia Society and previously served on the Executive Council of the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative to improve the safety and quality of hernia surgery. She is actively involved in a number of committees for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons including various roles in surgical education, the development of the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery and an innovative interactive hernia surgery education module. Dr. Adrales’ research interests include health services research, clinical outcomes and quality improvement in minimally invasive foregut surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction. She has presented her work regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Adrales is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroparesis, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brett C. Parker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brett C. Parker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brett C. Parker by calling their office at 202-895-1440. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brett C. Parker a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brett C. Parker is classified as an Advanced expert for Hiatal Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brett C. Parker specialize in?
While Dr. Brett C. Parker is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Brett C. Parker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brett C. Parker has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Brett C. Parker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brett C. Parker accept my insurance?
Dr. Brett C. Parker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-895-1440 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
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- AchalasiaDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- CellulitisDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
