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Joshua D. Parks, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology
Accepting New Patients
Joshua D. Parks, MD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 57 Patient Verified Ratings
Languages
  • English
Specialties
  • Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
Years Practicing
16
Gender
Male
Partnerships
  • Logo: Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center: Making Cancer History

Joshua D. Parks, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
900 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
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Biography

Dr. Joshua Parks is a surgical oncologist with a focus in colon and rectal surgery at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee. He then went on to complete his surgical residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Folowing this, he completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Georgia Colon and Rectal Surgical Associates. Dr. Parks has been on staff with Ochsner since 2009, and is a fellow of the American Board of Surgery. The scope of his practice includes diseases of the colon and rectum as well as general surgical procedures.

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Education and Training

Medical School

University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Field of Study: MD

Internship

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office

Residency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: General Surgery

Fellowship

Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Clinic
Field of Study: Colon & Rectal Surgery

Certifications

  • American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery - General Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery - General Surgery

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Great experience.

November 2024

Dr Parks asked about my concerns and I told him I felt like I ripped open my stitches. He examined the area and said there was bruising and swelling. He reassured me everything was ok.

October 2024

Excellent

September 2024

He was just indifferent and had no recommendations. I had to suggest something, which he said should make me feel better.

August 2024

Excellent.

July 2024

Recommend me to a specialist for what he found I appreciate his going beyond what was required Look for other causes than initial suspected cause of pain

July 2024

Excellent doctor.

July 2024

I would recommend him to anyone.

June 2024

He is a treasure

May 2024

Dr Parks was great

May 2024

This was my first surgical procedure and was at ease with the demeanor of everyone.