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Dr. Joshua Parks, MD

Colorectal Surgery
3.4 (13)
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Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Joshua Parks, MD

Dr. Joshua Parks, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine - Memphis, TN and is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Parks, completed a residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation - New Orleans, LA. Patients rated Dr. Parks an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Parks works at Ochsner Health Center - Covington in Covington, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Parks' Office Locations

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    Ochsner Health Center - Covington
    1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 875-2828
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

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    • Aetna
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    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
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    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
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    3.4
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    About Dr. Joshua Parks, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1740470061
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Georgia Colon and Rectal Clinics - Atlanta, GA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Ochsner Clinic Foundation - New Orleans, LA
    Residency
    Internship
    • Ochsner Clinic Foundation - New Orleans, LA
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine - Memphis, TN
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Joshua Parks, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Parks is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Parks has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Parks works at Ochsner Health Center - Covington in Covington, LA. View the full address on Dr. Parks’s profile.

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

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Parks. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Parks.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Parks, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Parks appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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