Dr. John Ashley Parker M.D.
Family Practitioner
2519 AIRPORT BLVD NW WILSON NC, 27896About
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
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