Dr. John Parkinson, MD | Wilmington, NC | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Parkinson graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1975. Dr. Parkinson works in Wilmington, NC and specializes in Psychiatry and Neurology.

accepting new patients
3.3

13 Ratings
51 years of experience
speaks English
University Of North Carolina Health System
5 written reviews
2 specialties
14 areas of expertise
1 office location

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Parkinson's Ratings and Reviews

3.3

13 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Dr. Parkinson has helped me and my son for many years. My son is severely mentally ill and Dr. Parkinson is very good at medicating patients. Many mentally ill patients wait years for a correct diagnosis, Dr. Parkinson was the second doctor to evaluate him but he was the first to correctly evaluate him. This made treatment more accurate.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 23rd, 2015

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Excellent. I highly recommend him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 13th, 2015

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Wonderful Doctor. Having nothing bad to say about Dr. Parkinson, he helped me so much, was understanding and compassionate. His staff can be rude sometimes, but I would recommend him as a Doctor to anyone.

July 27th, 2012

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Not sure why others have rated him so low. Perhaps only unhappy people are responding. He is listed in Best Doctors in America.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 15th, 2011

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Caring, sensitive therapist in general, but not great if he has not walked in your moccasins of child sexual abuse or the PTSD that results from being a crime victim. A Southerner, he is also not attuned to the lifestyle of liberal northern city dwellers. Was rated the top psychiatrist of Wilmington, NC, but may be surpassed by his younger and more aware colleagues.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Provided follow-up after the visit

December 4th, 2011

Wilmington Psychiatric Associates

2311 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401

Tel: (910) 763-0189

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. John Parkinson, MD	Elionore Nkwemou, PMHNP	Rachael Spisak, PMHNP	Caitlin Tillberg, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.3 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience			9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks French, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Wilmington , NC	San Francisco , CA	San Francisco , CA	Alexandria , VA
Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine	Med School: Purdue University		Med School: Frank H Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
Clinical Depression
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Neurology
Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of North Carolina Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Parkinson's NPI number is 1881626984.

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What languages does Dr. John Parkinson speak?: Dr. John Parkinson speaks English.
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