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Dr. Mark Parker, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.5 (33)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Mark Parker, MD

Dr. Mark Parker, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and is affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center and Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. Patients rated Dr. Parker an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Parker works at Practice in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Anal or Rectal Pain 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

  1. 1
    Alabama Colon & Rectal Institute PC
    1317 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 458-5000
  2. 2
    Princeton Baptist Medical Center
    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 783-3000
  3. 3
    St. Vincent's Birmingham
    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 35205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 212-6000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Small Intestine Cancer
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Repair of Rectocele
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
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    About Dr. Mark Parker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1033103189
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Parker has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer and Anal or Rectal Pain, 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.

    33 patients have reviewed Dr. Parker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Parker.

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