Dr. Gary Joe Parker M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
800 Hospital Dr Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. Gary Parker practices Geriatric Medicine in Columbia, MO. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Parker works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1973
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1973
UNIV HOSPS AND CLINICS 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Hearing Loss
- High Cholesterol
- Sleep Apnea
- Arthritis
- Sleep Disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
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