Dr. Kara L. Parker, MD | Minneapolis, MN | Family Medicine

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Dr. Kara Parker specializes in family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her residency at Hennepin County Medical Center. With 26 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Parker brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping her connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Parker practices at multiple locations throughout Minneapolis, including affiliations with Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis Heart Institute, and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center. She frequently treats patients experiencing fatigue and joint pain, while also providing specialized care for mood disorders in children. Her approach includes ordering comprehensive blood work and complete blood counts to help diagnose conditions accurately. Patients rate Dr. Parker 3.6 out of 5 stars on average for her care.

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accepting new patients
3.6

14 Ratings
26 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Hennepin County Medical Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
4 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Female

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I'm a 58-year old white cisgender woman. Kara has been my primary care doc for 10 years. She is remarkably attentive, responsive, and kind. She is a thorough clinician with a willingness to consider a range of possibilities to help you. I've had a series of problems related to a chronic condition, and Kara is one of the few doctors who not only take we seriously, but who has also offered helpful suggestions and treatments. I can't recommend her enough.

April 10th, 2020

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She listens, she has unique ideas, she's helpful--nothing I don't like about her except she's so popular it's sometimes hard to get an appointment.

August 19th, 2019

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HAS THE RIGHT ANSWERES GOOD LISTENER,SPENDS ENOUGH TIME..UP ON CURRENT MEDICAL EVENTS

October 24th, 2012

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I saw Dr. Parker for two years, was doing ok with her until natural thyroid hormone manufacturers were having problems. Kept telling her my thyroid was out of control, she was convinced it was something else. Wanted me to take at least $500 worth of tests that were not covered by insurance. I switched doctors. Turned out the custom compound Dr. Parker had prescribed for me was not working. Switched thyroid hormones, bingo, it WAS my thyroid. I may not have an MD, but I do have a master's degree, not stupid, and have dealt with hypothyroidism for over 10 years. When I say its my thyroid, its my thyroid.

July 10th, 2012

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Dr. Parker is very nice, but that doesn't make her a good physician. She is glad that I went somewhere else to get an opinion because she has idea what is going on. She is a waste of time for patients with complex conditions because she doesn't know anything.

October 18th, 2011

Hennepin Healthcare Whittier Clinic

2810 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55408

Tel: (612) 873-6963

Mon8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed

M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank East

2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454

Tel: (612) 273-3000

Hennepin County Medical Center

701 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415

Tel: (612) 873-3000

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407

Tel: (612) 863-4000

M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center

500 Harvard St SeMinneapolis, MN 55455

Tel: (612) 273-3000


Dr. Kara Louise Parker, MD	Dr. Parth Bhavsar	Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD	Armand Ntchana, MD
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	4.3 (11 Ratings)
26 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu	Speaks English	Speaks English, French
Minneapolis , MN	Lawrenceville , GA	Houston , TX	Alexandria , LA
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School	Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College	Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine	Med School: Oceania University Of Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hennepin County Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 2000

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Which hospitals is Dr. Kara Parker affiliated with?: Dr. Kara Parker is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center, MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE, M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center, and M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank East.

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