Summary

Dr. Jose Parra is a vascular surgeon with over three decades of experience treating complex circulatory conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Throughout his 32 years in practice, Dr. Parra has developed expertise in both vascular surgery and general surgery. He is fluent in Spanish and Polish, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Parra practices at UW Health Heart Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with UPMC Hanover. His clinical focus includes treating patients with advanced kidney disease and circulation problems in the arms and legs. He performs specialized procedures such as ankle-brachial index testing to evaluate blood flow and aortic angiograms to examine the body's main artery. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.4
  • 32 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Polish
  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Uw Health Heart Hospital

1401 E State StRockford, IL 61104

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Dr. Jose Ricardo Parra, MDDr. Linda Li, MDDr. Clark Russell MurrayDr. Girma Tefera, MD
Vascular SurgeryPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationCritical Care MedicineSurgery
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32 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Polish Speaks English, Chinese Speaks English
Rockford , ILRockford , ILPompano Beach , FLMadison , WI
Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine Med School: Zhongshan School Of Medicine Sun Yat-Sen University Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: Universita Di Pisa Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jose Ricardo Parra

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Family Health Network
  • Golden Rule
  • Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
  • Gundersen Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Network Health Plan
  • PreferredOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Unity Health Insurance

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jose Ricardo Parra has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jose Ricardo Parra has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Colorado School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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Where is Dr. Jose Parra's office located?
Dr. Jose Parra's office is located at 1401 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61104.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Jose Parra affiliated with?
Dr. Jose Parra is affiliated with Upmc Hanover.

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