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Brett C. Parker, MD
Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Minimally Invasive General Surgery
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Brett C. Parker
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Background
Dr. Brett Parker is a general surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive foregut and bariatric surgeon. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Johns Hopkins and also the Program Director for the Johns Hopkins Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship Program.
Dr. Parker is an expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques including advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery, as well as therapeutic flexible endoscopy. He is interested in promoting the evolving indications for surgical repair of paraesophageal hernias, as well as adjunct procedures surgeons can use to reduce recurrence rates. He offers a wide range of interventions for GERD, including innovative endoscopic therapies, and promotes early surgical referral to discuss and tailor therapy to individual patient circumstances. Dr. Parker also has a robust abdominal wall reconstruction and weight loss surgery practice. He is widely published on the surgical outcomes of foregut surgery, emerging technologies, and innovation, as well as surgical simulation and skills transfer.
As a member of the Johns Hopkins Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Greater Washington Area, Dr. Parker is dedicated to the best, individualized, patient outcomes.
Learn more about Dr. Parker and his partners within the Johns Hopkins Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, the Johns Hopkins Heartburn Center and the Johns Hopkins Motility and Neurogastroenterology Center.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Selected Publications
Fung, E., & Parker, BC. Esophageal Achalasia: Endolumenal Therapy (R. B. Lim, Ed.). In Multidisciplinary Approach to Common Surgical Problems. Springer Science.
Reavis, K., & Parker, BC. Managing GERD in Difficult Situations: Redo Surgery. In Benign Esophageal Disease: Modern Surgical Approaches and Techniques (D.Camacho, Ed.). Springer Nature.
Rosser J, Parker BC, Vignesh V. Medical Applications of Drones for Disaster Relief: A Review of the Literature. Surgical Technology International. 33.
Rosser, James C, et al. Surgical and Medical Applications of Drones: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, vol. 22, no. 2, 2018, doi:10.4293/JSLS.2018.00018.
Swanstrom, L., & Parker, BC. Surgery for Esophageal Motor Disorders- Achalasia/DES/Jackhammer and EGJOO. In The Esophagus, 6th Edition (D.Castell, Ed.). Wiley Publishing Company.
Honors
- SAGES/IRCAD France Visiting Fellowship Award
- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award, 1/1/17
Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- American Foregut Society
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
Locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-895-1440
- fax: 410-367-2247
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Floor 4, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-370-6565
- fax: 202-537-4248
Expertise
Education
Providence Portland Medical Center
Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2020University at Buffalo Niagara Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 2019St George's University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2014Board Certifications
Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2019Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
153 ratings, 47 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Dr. Parker was phenomenal. While I didn't receive the answers I wanted, I did receive honest and concise answers. Dr. Parker's bedside manner was impeccable. You can tell he has a passion for what he does and he truly cares about his patients and people in general.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Excellant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Absolutely exceptional and brilliant and caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
I met with Dr. Brett Parker. Parker was prepared in knowing the reason that I was there for an appointment and was Already familiar with my medical history and so was incredibly knowledgeable about how I might best move forward. He listened patiently to my concerns, answered my questions thoroughly and carefully, and on the whole convinced me that he would be the skilled provider to whom I would return for a procedure. I would wholeheartedly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Dr. Parker addressed all of my concerns and made me feel much better and confident about my healing from surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
I was very impressed that Dr. Parker demonstrated knowledge of my medical history that he had read my chart before meeting me for the first time. He was very pleasant, and kind. He not only listened to, but heard what I was saying. He displayed patience and understanding concerning my medical issue. I would definitely refer any of my friends and family to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr Parker and associates provided kind and competent care while I was hospitalized and during past hospital follow up visit. 5 stars out of 5 stars
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Dr. Parker is amazing he listens he takes his time. He explains everything if we had more doctors in our world like Dr. Parker. It would be a better place and you would have a lot less stressed out patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Dr Parker provided undivided attention, encouraged questions and patiently explained, even drawing pictures of anatomy, to make sure I clearly understood current status of my PEH and procedures to repair if necessary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Everything was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
I love Dr. Parker. He saved my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Dr. BRETT PARKER HAS GOOD BEDSIDE MANNERS AND HE CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENCE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Very professional, clearly knows what he is talking about, and excellent at conveying it to me. He instills confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
He was professional, friendly and made me feel comfortable. He explained my options and his recommendations clearly and answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
My Life have been change for The Better Days to come . I was So Bless to have Dr.Brett C. Parker at John's Hopkins Surgery at SIBLEY Hospital Amen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Very respectful, took sufficient time to hear my concerns and answer questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Emphatic and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Very kind, took time to answer my questions and was respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Professional and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Dr. Parker has diagnosed me in a matter months after misdiagnosis with other doctors for almost 20 years. He actively listened to what had to say and explained everything with care a detail. I never felt rushed or pushed aside at any of my visits. I knew he was committed to figuring out a diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
He took time to hear my history and my recent uncontrollable vomiting. After reviewing my test results he asked me to share my myopse results and schedule a follow up visit to discuss my surgery option.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
I am 73 years old for the first time in my life I have Peace. Amen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr Parker is an excellent surgeon ego has great rapport with patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr. Parker is a great doctor there are no words that can explain how great he is
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
He informed me of what had to be done and time of recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Very kind n works well with my schedule
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Excellent communicator with thorough knowledge and understanding of my gastrointestinal condition, great presentation of the medical task and treatment options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
I trust Dr Parker and always feel better after we meet
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
I appreciated the time Dr. Parker spent with me. He did explain the surgery options very well and clear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Very personable, professional, and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Provider was excellent. I could not have asked for a better experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Excellent communicator, bed side manner, excellent results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
I did not have great experiences with other surgeons for my hiatal hernia repair. Dr. Parker took the time to lay out risks and plan of action to make me feelSafe going into the surgery. His level of professionalism and care for my well being was a great change of pace from dealing with dismissive doctors in the past.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
After my surgery, Dr. Parker was excellent in providing care and information. The same was true with my follow-up appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Dr Parker is wonderful! He's knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Excellent bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr. Parker was professional, knowledgeable, and adept at using his training and experience to explain my injuries, current state of healing, and steps going forward. I would highly recommend him to anyone requiring consultation, diagnosis, or If necessary, surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
I think Dr Parker is an excellent surgeon, did an excellent job with my surgery in Feb 2023, especially considering its complexity. He's a good listener and very positive and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Very professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Dr. Parker explained things to me in a way that I could understand and was very patient answering all my questions. He really put me at ease and I didn't feel rushed as I sometimes do with other providers. He's very confident and that made me feel confident in his ability to provide me with great care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Knowledgeable and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Dr Parker was excellent, gave me advice on who, what, when & where on my up coming procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Very attentive and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
The doctor very concern about my health decisions about my age & surgery decisions which made since before he decided any thing for my procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2024
Very articulate, explained complicated procedure well