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Dr. Mark Alan Parker MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(91)
1317 4th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233
Rating

4/5

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Dr. Mark Parker is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Parker specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Parker often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine 1998

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 20 years of experience

Dr. Mark Alan Parker MD's Practice location

Practice At 1317 4th Ave S

1317 4th Ave S -
Birmingham, AL 35233
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New patients: 205-458-5000
Fax: 205-458-5005

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Dr. Mark Alan Parker MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 91 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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