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Dr. Kenneth Parks, MD

Hospital Medicine*
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37 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Kenneth Parks, MD

Dr. Kenneth Parks, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Ville Platte, LA. They specialize in Hospital Medicine, has 37 years of experience. They graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS and is affiliated with Opelousas General Health System.

Dr. Parks works at Practice in Ville Platte, LA with other offices in Lafayette, LA and Opelousas, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Tobacco Use Disorder and Dehydration along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Parks' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    174 Red Oak Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 684-2299
  2. 2
    Mercy Regional Medical Center
    800 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 506-2060
  3. 3
    Office
    200 Corporate Blvd Ste 201, Lafayette, LA 70508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 506-2060
  4. 4
    Opelousas General Health System
    539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 948-3011

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  • Opelousas General Health System

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Tobacco Use Disorder
Dehydration
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease

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Tobacco Use Disorder
Dehydration
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Kidney Failure
Anxiety
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Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bleeding Disorders
Bronchitis
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Confusion
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dyslipidemia
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epilepsy
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gout
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Intestinal Obstruction
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Insufficiency
Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Angina
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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cellulitis
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Cold Sore
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Concussion
Congenital Heart Disease
Cough
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Cranial Trauma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Embolism
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Emphysema
Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Heel Spur
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hiatal Hernia
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Meningitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Opioid Withdrawal
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Pancreatitis
Paraphimosis
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Second Degree Heart Block
Seizure Disorders
Sepsis
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Shoulder Dislocation
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Strep Throat
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Third Degree Heart Block
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tinnitus
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Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling
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    • Hospital Medicine

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    • 37 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1952349078
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    • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
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