William J. Parsons
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
3320 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 

Overview

I came to Duke for cardiology fellowship training in 1985. I have always enjoyed the central role of the heart in human health and helping people manage their heart and vascular disease. As a young Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke more than 25 years ago, I had the privilege of working in cardiovascular basic science with some of Duke's finest academicians. I then joined the faculty at UTSW-Dallas. Shortly after my arrival in Dallas, my daughter Abby, at the age of 3, became ill with a brain tumor. At that point, I decided to leave academics and enter private practice. After 10 years, Abby's neurosurgeon in Dallas felt that she was cured, prompting us to return to the Triangle. For 14 years, I enjoyed practicing cardiology in Raleigh with Carolina Cardiology Consultants. Given the complexities of today's health care systems, I am pleased to return to Duke after a 24-year hiatus, where I believe the best care is available to my patients. I have a particular interest in cardiac imaging and vascular medicine. My wife Darlene and I have three grown children Emily, Abigail, and Will, and have lived in Raleigh since 2001. I enjoy traveling, usually in a car, with my wife and any other family members who will join us.

Dr. Parsons is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atherosclerosis.

Graduate Institution

Dartmouth Geisel School Of Medicine|, 1980

Specialties

Cardiology
Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease

Fellowships

Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Duke Cardiology of Raleigh
3320 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William J. Parsons is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), 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. William J. Parsons specialize in?

While Dr. William J. Parsons is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

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Dr. William J. Parsons accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-862-5100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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