Summary

Dr. Margaret Parnell is a surgeon with 31 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. She earned her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Her extensive background in surgery has equipped her with the expertise to handle a wide range of surgical conditions and procedures. Dr. Parnell is fluent in English.

Dr. Parnell practices at Idaho Digestive Health Institute and West Valley Medical Center, both located in Caldwell, Idaho, with hospital privileges at Grand Strand Medical Center. She specializes in treating conditions such as ventral hernias, gallstones, and breast cancer. Her surgical expertise includes performing procedures that support patient recovery through physical therapy, sedation management, and strength training protocols. Patients have given Dr. Parnell an average rating of 4.8 stars for her care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 31 years of experience
  • 59 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Margaret Whitney Parnell has 2 locations

Idaho Digestive Health Institute

315 E Elm St Ste 350Caldwell, ID 83605
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

West Valley Medical Center

1717 Arlington AveCaldwell, ID 83605

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Margaret Whitney Parnell

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - HMO-POS
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - POS
  • AARP - PPO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Cross of Idaho - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - HMO-POS
  • Cigna - POS
  • Corvel
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Deseret Mutual
  • Deseret Mutual - Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - POS
  • Humana - PPO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho - HMO
  • SelectHealth
  • SelectHealth - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO-POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Margaret Whitney Parnell has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Margaret Whitney Parnell has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Idaho, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Good Samaritan Medical Center

Medical School

Creighton University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Margaret Parnell's office located?
Dr. Margaret Parnell's office is located at 315 E Elm St Ste 350, Caldwell, ID, 83605.
Is Dr. Margaret Parnell accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Margaret Parnell affiliated with?
Dr. Margaret Parnell is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center.
Does Dr. Margaret Parnell accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Margaret Parnell has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Margaret Parnell accept my insurance?
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