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2 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Joel Parker is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in emergency medicine, bringing 18 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine and provides care in English. His dual specialty training allows him to handle both routine internal medicine needs and acute emergency situations.
Dr. Parker practices at multiple hospital affiliations including Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital and Pikeville Medical Center, with locations spanning Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. He focuses on treating complex conditions such as heart failure and chronic kidney disease. His procedural expertise includes emergency care and specialized wound treatments like chronic wound care and wound debridement. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Parker practices at multiple hospital affiliations including Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital and Pikeville Medical Center, with locations spanning Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. He focuses on treating complex conditions such as heart failure and chronic kidney disease. His procedural expertise includes emergency care and specialized wound treatments like chronic wound care and wound debridement. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 18 years of experience
- speaks English
- Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 10 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Joel Lowell Parker has 5 locationsChristus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital
524 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601 Tel: (337) 436-2511
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Southwest Louisiana
524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr Fl 3Lake Charles, LA 70601 Tel: (337) 310-6000
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 18 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English |
| Lake Charles , LA | Lake Charles , LA | Mesquite , TX | Lake Charles , LA |
| Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Iberoamericana (Unibe) School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Lowell Parker
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Joel Lowell Parker has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joel Lowell Parker has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Joel Lowell Parker holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Tennessee, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027, an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026, an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026, and an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Parker's NPI number is 1326211012.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Joel Parker's office located?
- Dr. Joel Parker's office is located at 524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA, 70601.
- What languages does Dr. Joel Parker speak?
- Dr. Joel Parker speaks English.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Parker affiliated with?
- Dr. Joel Parker is affiliated with Franciscan Health Lafayette East, Christus Oschner Saint Patrick Hospital, Harrison County Hospital, Community Howard Regional Health, Pikeville Medical Center, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Southwest Louisiana, Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital, The Medical Center In Bowling Green, and Greenview Regional Hospital.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Parker?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Joel Parker here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. Joel Parker accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Joel Parker has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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