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- Dr. Richard Parker, MD
Dr. Richard Parker, MD
Overview of Dr. Richard Parker, MD
Dr. Richard Parker, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Denver, CO. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 56 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine and is affiliated with Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center. Dr. Parker, completed a residency at University of Colorado. Patients rated Dr. Parker an average 4.7 star rating.
Dr. Parker works at
Dr. Parker's Office Locations
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Cardiovascular Surgical Prof LLC1601 E 19th Ave Ste 5000, Denver, CO 80218 Directions (303) 226-4650
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Oklahoma Transplant Physicians LLC4900 S Monaco St Ste 210, Denver, CO 80237 Directions (303) 226-4650
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- Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
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About Dr. Richard Parker, MD
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- 56 years of experience
- English
- 1174582357
Education & Certifications
- Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
- University of Colorado
- Denver Health Medical Center
- University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
- General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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