Overview
Joseph Parker, MD, is an independent gastroenterologist at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. He treats gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in adults.Dr. Parker can diagnose and treat digestive health conditions, including celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic diarrhea, chronic constipation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), pancreatitis, short bowel syndrome and more.
Dr. Parker is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
222 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
4230 Harding Pike, Ste 601, Nashville, TN 37205
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Parker has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph P. Parker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph P. Parker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph P. Parker by calling their office at 629-255-2156. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph P. Parker a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph P. Parker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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. Joseph P. Parker specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph P. Parker is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gardner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Joseph P. Parker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph P. Parker has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph P. Parker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph P. Parker accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph P. Parker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 629-255-2156 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Parker isDistinguished. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Parker isDistinguished. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Parker isDistinguished. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Parker isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Parker isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Parker isDistinguished. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Parker isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AchalasiaDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Parker isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.