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Dr. John Ashley Parker M.D.
Family Practitioner
804 English Rd Suite 100 Rocky Mount NC, 27804About
Dr. John Parker is a family practitioner practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. Dr. Parker specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Parker possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 2000
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Trigger Finger
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Graves' Disease
Dr. John Ashley Parker M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 804 English Rd Suite 100
804 English Rd Suite 100 -Rocky Mount, NC 27804Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Aaron Rodney Cotten MD3661 SUNSET AVE ROCKY MOUNT NC 27804
- Dr. Stephen Christopher Sorsby MD921 N WINSTEAD AVE ROCKY MOUNT NC 27804
- Dr. Allison A Angott MD804 ENGLISH RD STE 100 ROCKY MOUNT NC 27804
- Dr. Tisa O Roberts MD1041 NOELL LN ROCKY MOUNT NC 27804
- Dr. Mark S Abel M.D.804 English Rd Rocky Mount NC 27804
- Dr. Jennifer M Hart M.D.804 English Rd Rocky Mount NC 27804
Nearest Hospitals
VIDANT EDGECOMBE HOSPITALl
111 HOSPITAL DR TARBORO NC 27886