Dr. Ralph A Parks M.D.
Orthopedist
1209 Snider St Marion VA, 24354About
Dr. Ralph Parks is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Marion, VA. Dr. Parks specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Parks tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1971
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Awards
- 2002 Jacksonville Magazine
Professional Memberships
- Member QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE
- Member OPERATING ROOM COMMITTEE
- Member FLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY
- Member NORTHEAST FLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
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