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Dr. Joseph Parker, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Joseph Parker, MD
3.6 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Parker, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Joseph Parker, MD
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Dr. Joseph Parker, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Parker, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Joseph Parker, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Nashville, TN and has 25 years experience. They graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1999 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.They currently practice at Heritage Medical Associates and are affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown. Dr. Parker has experience treating conditions like Dysphagia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Diarrhea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Parker received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Parker is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysphagia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Diarrhea
Dysphagia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Diarrhea
Dysphagia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Diarrhea
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Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Nausea
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Pancreatitis
Cirrhosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Vomiting Disorders
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenic Infarct
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Impedance Testing
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 222 Medical Office Building
    222 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (629) 255-2156
  2. 2 222 Medical Office Building
    222 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (629) 255-2155
  3. 3 Saint Thomas West Office
    4230 Harding Pike Ste 500, Nashville, TN 37205
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parker
3.6
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Apr 06, 2024
Appreciated the thorough explanation and discussion of my medical issue.
Kathy P — Apr 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Parker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Parker's profile.

Dr. Parker frequently treats the following conditions: Dysphagia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Diarrhea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Parker, MD is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Parker, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

    4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

    2000 Church St, Nashville, TN