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Dr. John Parker, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.9 (98)
Map Pin Small Vestavia, AL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Parker, MD

Dr. John Parker, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Vestavia, AL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Parker, completed a residency at Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Parker an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Parker works at Practice in Vestavia, AL with other offices in Tuscaloosa, AL and Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Parker's Office Locations

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    Parker Cornea
    3745 Corporate Woods Dr, Vestavia, AL 35242 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 933-1077
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    1300 McFarland Blvd NE Ste 300, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 933-1077
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    1720 University Blvd Ste 711, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 933-1077
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    700 18th St S Ste 503, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 933-1077

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    4.9
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • 38 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1114033016
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Johns Hopkins
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
    Residency
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    • University Ala School Med
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
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    Undergraduate School
    • Cornell University
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    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. John Parker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Parker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Parker has seen patients for Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Parker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    98 patients have reviewed Dr. Parker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Parker.

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