Dr. Kathy S. Parnell, MD | Little Rock, AR | Internist

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Dr. Kathy Parnell is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 29 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. Her extensive experience allows her to provide comprehensive care for hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions.

Dr. Parnell practices at Baptist Health Medical Center Little Rock and Baptist Health Extended Care Hospital, both located in Little Rock, Arkansas. She focuses on treating patients with serious conditions such as advanced chronic kidney disease and sepsis in both adult and pediatric populations. Her expertise includes performing essential diagnostic procedures like complete blood counts and kidney function tests to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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3.7

15 Ratings
29 years of experience
University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
8 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Female

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Dr. Parnell was awesome! She can walk in a room and treat you like she has known you your whole life. She is very sweet, kind and understanding and will try with all she has to make you as comfortable as possible as well as get answers to any question you may have. She is a great doctor.

March 7th, 2018

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Dr Parnell is an amazing Dr. She approached our illness in such an aggressive but positive way. We could never say enough about her ability or personality. She was a great blessing to us. Could have searched the country for a physician and never found one better. Thank you Dr Parnell

August 4th, 2017

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She was very rude and disrespectful to the hospital staff. I overheard her belittling a nurse on the phone for simply calling her, and then she seemed proud of herself. I was not impressed.

July 5th, 2017

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She was very rude and disrespectful to the hospital staff. I overheard her belittling a nurse on the phone for simply calling her, and then she seemed proud of herself. I was not impressed.

July 5th, 2017

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Excellent with patients. Compassionate.

May 10th, 2016

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Dr. Parnell is amazing!

July 22nd, 2015

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She is mean to nursing staff and try's in any way to be little them regardless that the RN is trying to do their job and provide the best care to their patients. She is aggressive and rude. She only cares about her wealthy patients opinions of her.

July 6th, 2014

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Was disapointed in how she gossips about the nurses. She should be careful about slander and hanging out with the hospital staff. They are not her friends as she thinks they are.Am afraid she might disclose information about her patients the way she does the nurses. Also dresses in a provacative manner while on duty.

February 20th, 2010

Baptist Health Medical Center Little Rock

9601 Baptist Health DrLittle Rock, AR 72205

Tel: (501) 202-2000

Baptist Health Extended Care Hospital

9601 Baptist Health Dr Fl 10Little Rock, AR 72205

Tel: (501) 202-1070


Dr. Kathy Sue Parnell, MD	Dr. Mallory M. Smith, MD	Dr. Matthew Steven Cherry, DO	Dr. Steven Young Ko, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Diagnostic Radiology	Critical Care Medicine
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.7 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English
Little Rock , AR	North Little Rock , AR	Bolivar , MO	Lancaster , CA
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine	Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med	Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Medical Doctor, Arkansas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Where is Dr. Kathy Parnell's office located?: Dr. Kathy Parnell's office is located at 9601 Baptist Health Dr, Little Rock, AR, 72205.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kathy Parnell affiliated with?: Dr. Kathy Parnell is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center Little Rock and Baptist Health Extended Care Hospital.
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