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Dr. Parks earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 1984. He completed an internship in general surgery and then a four-year residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in 1989 at the Medical College of Georgia. A native of Atlanta, Dr. Parks moved to Marietta, Ga., in 1989 and has been in practice in the area ever since. He is board certified in otolaryngology.
Dr. Parks is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a diplomat of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and a member of the Medical Association of Georgia, the Cobb County Medical Society and the Georgia Otolaryngology Society. He has served as the chairman of Wellstar Health System's cancer program, the chief of staff of Wellstar Paulding Hospital, the chief of the otolaryngology section of Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and as a member of the Wellstar Health System Medical Affairs Committee. Dr. Parks is married and has two children.
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - ENT
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Airway Problems
Ear Disorders
Nasal and Sinus Disorders
Nasal Surgery
Sinus Infection
Sinus Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 214 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Parks took time to listen to my concerns and gave me his through 2nd opinion. I was extremely glad I went to him for help. He gave me a clear plan for my issue. So thankful!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks was professional and answered all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family or friends.
June 28, 2024
5
Excellent, efficient staff. On time! Dr. Parks I had a relationship with from surgeries in the 90's. Very, very pleased with his office & staff which were new to me.
June 28, 2024
5
Always! Wonderful to meet with Dr. Parks? He is gracious, kind and well mannered. Looking forward for my next visit with him.
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great
June 27, 2024
5
Everyone friendly and explained things clearly. Very professional in every way!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff are the best.
June 21, 2024
5
Both doctors read my history, analyzed my results, listened and were responsive to my concerns. They knew what I am up against and empathic, with ideas on how I can manage it. I am thankful for their help.
June 21, 2024
5
I was impressed with the staff, their professionalism, the friendly, attentiveness & definitely Dr. Parks, very knowledgeable & a carrying attitude, makes me feel like an old friend. A really nice person.
June 17, 2024
5
It was a great and informative appointment. Thank you.
June 9, 2024
5
It was nice meeting Dr Parks for the first time, he showed real concerns for my care, and for that I am grateful.
June 8, 2024
5
Very kind nurses and Dr seems very knowledgeable and listens well. I had a nasal scope done on my first visit & Dr Parks was extremely careful & gentle constantly checking to make sure I was OK. I really liked Dr. Parks the minute I met him. He seems very genuine and caring and was very easy to talk to.
June 7, 2024
5
Could not be better!
May 31, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff excellent
May 30, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best ENT doctor that I have ever had in my life!!!
May 30, 2024
5
Everyone is so courteous and Dr. Parks is just admirable in his discussions with you.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is simply the best.
May 23, 2024
5
very good experience - friendly and very nice staff - Dr Parks is always awesome !!!
May 17, 2024
5
Extremely competent and caring practitioner.
May 16, 2024
5
The doctor was very knowledgeable and very attentive to me as a patient and I really appreciate it. Thank you.
April 27, 2024
5
I've been with Dr Parks for almost 15 years and have always been treated great by everyone there
April 20, 2024
5
Excellent evaluation and care.
April 18, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is very thorough and listens to your questions and explains things to make it easy to understand. Excellent experience
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Parks is an excellent ENT doctor!! He always takes the BEST care of me and I appreciate his being my doctor!!!
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a personal and caring doctor. Highly recommend
April 6, 2024
5
The waiting time was excellent, the staff was friendly and the surrounding was very clean and nice.
March 31, 2024
5
It was a thoroughly professional experience, and I appreciated it greatly.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks and his team are awesome.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a true treasure. I trusted him with my 3 yr old daughter 30 years ago. I was delighted to learn he was still in practice and time has only made him better. He listened attentively, asked great questions for clarification. Offered insights and finally more than 1 diagnosis!!! He is a true treasure. I hope he practices forever.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great Doctor. I truly trust him.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr Parks took time to listen to my concerns and gave me his through 2nd opinion. I was extremely glad I went to him for help. He gave me a clear plan for my issue. So thankful!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks was professional and answered all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family or friends.
June 28, 2024
5
Excellent, efficient staff. On time! Dr. Parks I had a relationship with from surgeries in the 90's. Very, very pleased with his office & staff which were new to me.
June 28, 2024
5
Always! Wonderful to meet with Dr. Parks? He is gracious, kind and well mannered. Looking forward for my next visit with him.
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great
June 27, 2024
5
Everyone friendly and explained things clearly. Very professional in every way!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff are the best.
June 21, 2024
5
Both doctors read my history, analyzed my results, listened and were responsive to my concerns. They knew what I am up against and empathic, with ideas on how I can manage it. I am thankful for their help.
June 21, 2024
5
I was impressed with the staff, their professionalism, the friendly, attentiveness & definitely Dr. Parks, very knowledgeable & a carrying attitude, makes me feel like an old friend. A really nice person.
June 17, 2024
5
It was a great and informative appointment. Thank you.
June 9, 2024
5
It was nice meeting Dr Parks for the first time, he showed real concerns for my care, and for that I am grateful.
June 8, 2024
5
Very kind nurses and Dr seems very knowledgeable and listens well. I had a nasal scope done on my first visit & Dr Parks was extremely careful & gentle constantly checking to make sure I was OK. I really liked Dr. Parks the minute I met him. He seems very genuine and caring and was very easy to talk to.
June 7, 2024
5
Could not be better!
May 31, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff excellent
May 30, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best ENT doctor that I have ever had in my life!!!
May 30, 2024
5
Everyone is so courteous and Dr. Parks is just admirable in his discussions with you.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is simply the best.
May 23, 2024
5
very good experience - friendly and very nice staff - Dr Parks is always awesome !!!
May 17, 2024
5
Extremely competent and caring practitioner.
May 16, 2024
5
The doctor was very knowledgeable and very attentive to me as a patient and I really appreciate it. Thank you.
April 27, 2024
5
I've been with Dr Parks for almost 15 years and have always been treated great by everyone there
April 20, 2024
5
Excellent evaluation and care.
April 18, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is very thorough and listens to your questions and explains things to make it easy to understand. Excellent experience
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Parks is an excellent ENT doctor!! He always takes the BEST care of me and I appreciate his being my doctor!!!
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a personal and caring doctor. Highly recommend
April 6, 2024
5
The waiting time was excellent, the staff was friendly and the surrounding was very clean and nice.
March 31, 2024
5
It was a thoroughly professional experience, and I appreciated it greatly.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks and his team are awesome.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a true treasure. I trusted him with my 3 yr old daughter 30 years ago. I was delighted to learn he was still in practice and time has only made him better. He listened attentively, asked great questions for clarification. Offered insights and finally more than 1 diagnosis!!! He is a true treasure. I hope he practices forever.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great Doctor. I truly trust him.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr Parks took time to listen to my concerns and gave me his through 2nd opinion. I was extremely glad I went to him for help. He gave me a clear plan for my issue. So thankful!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks was professional and answered all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family or friends.
June 28, 2024
5
Excellent, efficient staff. On time! Dr. Parks I had a relationship with from surgeries in the 90's. Very, very pleased with his office & staff which were new to me.
June 28, 2024
5
Always! Wonderful to meet with Dr. Parks? He is gracious, kind and well mannered. Looking forward for my next visit with him.
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great
June 27, 2024
5
Everyone friendly and explained things clearly. Very professional in every way!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff are the best.
June 21, 2024
5
Both doctors read my history, analyzed my results, listened and were responsive to my concerns. They knew what I am up against and empathic, with ideas on how I can manage it. I am thankful for their help.
June 21, 2024
5
I was impressed with the staff, their professionalism, the friendly, attentiveness & definitely Dr. Parks, very knowledgeable & a carrying attitude, makes me feel like an old friend. A really nice person.
June 17, 2024
5
It was a great and informative appointment. Thank you.
June 9, 2024
5
It was nice meeting Dr Parks for the first time, he showed real concerns for my care, and for that I am grateful.
June 8, 2024
5
Very kind nurses and Dr seems very knowledgeable and listens well. I had a nasal scope done on my first visit & Dr Parks was extremely careful & gentle constantly checking to make sure I was OK. I really liked Dr. Parks the minute I met him. He seems very genuine and caring and was very easy to talk to.
June 7, 2024
5
Could not be better!
May 31, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff excellent
May 30, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best ENT doctor that I have ever had in my life!!!
May 30, 2024
5
Everyone is so courteous and Dr. Parks is just admirable in his discussions with you.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is simply the best.
May 23, 2024
5
very good experience - friendly and very nice staff - Dr Parks is always awesome !!!
May 17, 2024
5
Extremely competent and caring practitioner.
May 16, 2024
5
The doctor was very knowledgeable and very attentive to me as a patient and I really appreciate it. Thank you.
April 27, 2024
5
I've been with Dr Parks for almost 15 years and have always been treated great by everyone there
April 20, 2024
5
Excellent evaluation and care.
April 18, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is very thorough and listens to your questions and explains things to make it easy to understand. Excellent experience
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Parks is an excellent ENT doctor!! He always takes the BEST care of me and I appreciate his being my doctor!!!
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a personal and caring doctor. Highly recommend
April 6, 2024
5
The waiting time was excellent, the staff was friendly and the surrounding was very clean and nice.
March 31, 2024
5
It was a thoroughly professional experience, and I appreciated it greatly.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks and his team are awesome.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a true treasure. I trusted him with my 3 yr old daughter 30 years ago. I was delighted to learn he was still in practice and time has only made him better. He listened attentively, asked great questions for clarification. Offered insights and finally more than 1 diagnosis!!! He is a true treasure. I hope he practices forever.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great Doctor. I truly trust him.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr Parks took time to listen to my concerns and gave me his through 2nd opinion. I was extremely glad I went to him for help. He gave me a clear plan for my issue. So thankful!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks was professional and answered all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family or friends.
June 28, 2024
5
Excellent, efficient staff. On time! Dr. Parks I had a relationship with from surgeries in the 90's. Very, very pleased with his office & staff which were new to me.
June 28, 2024
5
Always! Wonderful to meet with Dr. Parks? He is gracious, kind and well mannered. Looking forward for my next visit with him.
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great
June 27, 2024
5
Everyone friendly and explained things clearly. Very professional in every way!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff are the best.
June 21, 2024
5
Both doctors read my history, analyzed my results, listened and were responsive to my concerns. They knew what I am up against and empathic, with ideas on how I can manage it. I am thankful for their help.
June 21, 2024
5
I was impressed with the staff, their professionalism, the friendly, attentiveness & definitely Dr. Parks, very knowledgeable & a carrying attitude, makes me feel like an old friend. A really nice person.
June 17, 2024
5
It was a great and informative appointment. Thank you.
June 9, 2024
5
It was nice meeting Dr Parks for the first time, he showed real concerns for my care, and for that I am grateful.
June 8, 2024
5
Very kind nurses and Dr seems very knowledgeable and listens well. I had a nasal scope done on my first visit & Dr Parks was extremely careful & gentle constantly checking to make sure I was OK. I really liked Dr. Parks the minute I met him. He seems very genuine and caring and was very easy to talk to.
June 7, 2024
5
Could not be better!
May 31, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff excellent
May 30, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best ENT doctor that I have ever had in my life!!!
May 30, 2024
5
Everyone is so courteous and Dr. Parks is just admirable in his discussions with you.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is simply the best.
May 23, 2024
5
very good experience - friendly and very nice staff - Dr Parks is always awesome !!!
May 17, 2024
5
Extremely competent and caring practitioner.
May 16, 2024
5
The doctor was very knowledgeable and very attentive to me as a patient and I really appreciate it. Thank you.
April 27, 2024
5
I've been with Dr Parks for almost 15 years and have always been treated great by everyone there
April 20, 2024
5
Excellent evaluation and care.
April 18, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is very thorough and listens to your questions and explains things to make it easy to understand. Excellent experience
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Parks is an excellent ENT doctor!! He always takes the BEST care of me and I appreciate his being my doctor!!!
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a personal and caring doctor. Highly recommend
April 6, 2024
5
The waiting time was excellent, the staff was friendly and the surrounding was very clean and nice.
March 31, 2024
5
It was a thoroughly professional experience, and I appreciated it greatly.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks and his team are awesome.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a true treasure. I trusted him with my 3 yr old daughter 30 years ago. I was delighted to learn he was still in practice and time has only made him better. He listened attentively, asked great questions for clarification. Offered insights and finally more than 1 diagnosis!!! He is a true treasure. I hope he practices forever.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great Doctor. I truly trust him.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great Doctor. I truly trust him.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a true treasure. I trusted him with my 3 yr old daughter 30 years ago. I was delighted to learn he was still in practice and time has only made him better. He listened attentively, asked great questions for clarification. Offered insights and finally more than 1 diagnosis!!! He is a true treasure. I hope he practices forever.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr Parks and his team are awesome.
March 23, 2024
5
It was a thoroughly professional experience, and I appreciated it greatly.
March 30, 2024
5
The waiting time was excellent, the staff was friendly and the surrounding was very clean and nice.
March 31, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a personal and caring doctor. Highly recommend
April 6, 2024
5
Dr Parks is an excellent ENT doctor!! He always takes the BEST care of me and I appreciate his being my doctor!!!
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is very thorough and listens to your questions and explains things to make it easy to understand. Excellent experience
April 12, 2024
5
Excellent evaluation and care.
April 18, 2024
5
I've been with Dr Parks for almost 15 years and have always been treated great by everyone there
April 20, 2024
5
The doctor was very knowledgeable and very attentive to me as a patient and I really appreciate it. Thank you.
April 27, 2024
5
Extremely competent and caring practitioner.
May 16, 2024
5
very good experience - friendly and very nice staff - Dr Parks is always awesome !!!
May 17, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is simply the best.
May 23, 2024
5
Everyone is so courteous and Dr. Parks is just admirable in his discussions with you.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best ENT doctor that I have ever had in my life!!!
May 30, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff excellent
May 30, 2024
5
Could not be better!
May 31, 2024
5
Very kind nurses and Dr seems very knowledgeable and listens well. I had a nasal scope done on my first visit & Dr Parks was extremely careful & gentle constantly checking to make sure I was OK. I really liked Dr. Parks the minute I met him. He seems very genuine and caring and was very easy to talk to.
June 7, 2024
5
It was nice meeting Dr Parks for the first time, he showed real concerns for my care, and for that I am grateful.
June 8, 2024
5
It was a great and informative appointment. Thank you.
June 9, 2024
5
I was impressed with the staff, their professionalism, the friendly, attentiveness & definitely Dr. Parks, very knowledgeable & a carrying attitude, makes me feel like an old friend. A really nice person.
June 17, 2024
5
Both doctors read my history, analyzed my results, listened and were responsive to my concerns. They knew what I am up against and empathic, with ideas on how I can manage it. I am thankful for their help.
June 21, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff are the best.
June 21, 2024
5
Everyone friendly and explained things clearly. Very professional in every way!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great
June 27, 2024
5
Always! Wonderful to meet with Dr. Parks? He is gracious, kind and well mannered. Looking forward for my next visit with him.
June 27, 2024
5
Excellent, efficient staff. On time! Dr. Parks I had a relationship with from surgeries in the 90's. Very, very pleased with his office & staff which were new to me.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr Parks was professional and answered all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family or friends.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr Parks took time to listen to my concerns and gave me his through 2nd opinion. I was extremely glad I went to him for help. He gave me a clear plan for my issue. So thankful!
June 30, 2024
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The care teams at Wellstar are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of everyone we serve, and we thank our team members for their commitment to world-class care. We also thank Cobb residents for
trusting the expertise of Wellstar to keep their families healthy and provide them with more than healthcare, PeopleCare.
Several Wellstar team members have been voted among the Best of Cobb:
Bruce Alayof, MD
Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care
Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Third Place
Ryan Cantwell, MD
Wellstar Primary Care
Family Physician, Third Place
General Practice Doctor, Third Place
The care teams at Wellstar are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of everyone we serve, and we thank our team members for their commitment to world-class care. We also thank Cobb residents for
trusting the expertise of Wellstar to keep their families healthy and provide them with more than healthcare, PeopleCare.
Several Wellstar team members have been voted among the Best of Cobb:
Bruce Alayof, MD
Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care
Best Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Second Place
Kyle Brown
Wellstar Health Place
Best Personal Trainer, Second Place
Ryan Breshears, PhD
Wellstar Clinical Psychology
Best Psychologist, Second Place
Ryan Cantwell, MD
Wellstar Internal Medicine
Best Family Physician, First Place
Best General Practice Doctor, Second Place
Kozue Cunningham
Wellstar Health Place
Best Massage Therapist, First Place
Diedre Greene, MD
Wellstar Pediatrics
Best Pediatrician, Second Place
Amy Gross
Wellstar Outpatient Rehabilitation
Best Physical Therapist, First Place