Dr. Michelle Parker, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Michelle Parker, who serves patients in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Dr. Parker is a board-certified internist with Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart, located in Panama City Beach, Florida. She has a special interest in general medicine, advanced wound care, nutrition and advanced skin care. Her patients are part of a new primary care model featuring a comprehensive prevention and wellness membership program, in collaboration with MDVIP, to provide primary care, advanced screenings and diagnostic tests, along with a tailored wellness plan emphasizing education, prevention and one-on-one support.

Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart is the region’s largest network of primary care physicians with locations in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf and Franklin Counties in Florida as well as Baldwin County, Alabama. Most of their physicians see patients by appointment only, but some provide same-day appointments.

Academically, Dr. Parker earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, and received her Master of Science degree in Nutrition Science from the University of Georgia in Athens. She graduated with her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, and continued at the same educational venue to perform her internship and residency in internal medicine.

A member of the Florida Medical Association, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

As a testament to her success, Dr. Parker has been the recipient of the Top Doctor Award (2019, 2021), Best Doctors in America (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018), and Best Wound Healing Outcomes Award (2008, 2014).

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