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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 Medical Center
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 216 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Parks is simply the best ENT doctor
February 28, 2025
4
Dr Parks and his staff are friendly, throughout and make you feel welcomed!
February 14, 2025
5
Wonderful!
February 13, 2025
5
Very professional and I felt comfortable
February 8, 2025
5
Great experience from the welcoming front desk team to the nursing team and the doctor!
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Parks is the best doctor above all. His beside manner and his level of care and concern he has for his patients goes above and beyond! He is first class healthcare!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr Parks is an amazing ENT doctor! He addressed some issues I have had for a while and was very thorough in diagnosing the root cause of my condition. He is exceptional! The entire office and staff are extremely professional and friendly. Mason is an awesome audiologist!
January 23, 2025
5
Smooth, Professional Visit. Office staff, Nurse Assistant and Dr. Parks were all amazing. Only difficulty was parking, but that is to be expected with construction at the hospital. My only suggestion is to remind people for their appointments to give themselves EXTRA time to find parking big driving alone.
January 19, 2025
5
Dr. Parks provides nothing less than exceptional care.
January 12, 2025
5
great as usual Dr Parks is such a good dr and is so caring and gentle. He shows concern and listens to what questions i have
January 11, 2025
5
Dr Parks has been our ENT physician for years. We hold hm in high esteem as a health care provider. He is always patient and kind, and he listens to us. He is the best, in our opinion.
January 11, 2025
5
The office staff were very professional and courteous. I was met with a smiling face right from the start. Dr. Parks is fantastic as always.
January 9, 2025
5
I truly appreciate the care and medical advice I received from Dr. David Parks. He was kind, and he listened to the issues I was experiencing. I trust him. Thank you Dr. Parks, for your help.
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and Tao, they're very caring and compassionate and they take their time to do whatever they need to do and whatever they need to explain to the patient. We greatly appreciate their genuine sincerity to their patients.
December 18, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is outstanding!
December 17, 2024
5
The entire staff and doctor were the nicest group of professionals I've met in a while. Everyone was friendly and I appreciated the time the doctor took to explain my issues. No rushing, just a good conversation with active listening. Thank you!
December 14, 2024
5
Best doctor on the planet. !!!
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is so kind and caring!!!
November 28, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is such an amazing professional! He is warm, professional, listens and is so competent and kind. Amara was also very professional, competent and kind. I had to be very proactive to get the appointment with Dr. Parks, but am grateful I was able to have a visit with him.
November 28, 2024
5
I love Dr Parks! He's kind, compassionate and an expert in his field!
November 22, 2024
5
Hi. My visit was great. The girls that worked in there were really nice, very friendly, and that made my visit really nice. I have to say the visit before this one, nobody smiled, nobody seemed happy to be there, and it was just a strange visit. But whatever changed, it was really nice. This time it was smiles and friendliness that made me feel good to be there, and I sure appreciate it. Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Thomas Gearhard and staff render exceptional heath care for me. I have been his patient over 20 plus years. Dr. Gearhard provides education and above all a comforting environment for my care. I highly recommend Dr. Gearhard.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a very thorough and knowledgeable dr. I will continue to use him if necessary.
November 10, 2024
5
I rarely rate someone a "10"-Dr. Parks is a "10".
November 9, 2024
5
Great visit!
November 13, 2024
5
I REALLY liked Dr.Parks. Super guy and he really got me fixed up. I feel much better thanks to him.
November 7, 2024
4
Always a good experience.
October 28, 2024
5
Dr Parks is awesome. As a new patient I was very impressed. Walked out feeling very listened to, not overwhelmed, with answers and I learned something. It was a very good experience
October 25, 2024
5
Seldom have I remarked to my husband about my outstanding experience with a doctor. My experience today at Dr. Parks's practice at Wellstar Kennestone ENT was one of these times. Dr. Parks exemplifies the best in a physician! I wish he was a Primary Care Provider, but alas, he's a specialist, so I may not have another occasion to see him. I recommend this office!
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best!
October 19, 2024
5
Dr Parks is simply the best ENT doctor
February 28, 2025
5
Wonderful!
February 13, 2025
5
Very professional and I felt comfortable
February 8, 2025
5
Great experience from the welcoming front desk team to the nursing team and the doctor!
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Parks is the best doctor above all. His beside manner and his level of care and concern he has for his patients goes above and beyond! He is first class healthcare!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr Parks is an amazing ENT doctor! He addressed some issues I have had for a while and was very thorough in diagnosing the root cause of my condition. He is exceptional! The entire office and staff are extremely professional and friendly. Mason is an awesome audiologist!
January 23, 2025
5
Smooth, Professional Visit. Office staff, Nurse Assistant and Dr. Parks were all amazing. Only difficulty was parking, but that is to be expected with construction at the hospital. My only suggestion is to remind people for their appointments to give themselves EXTRA time to find parking big driving alone.
January 19, 2025
5
Dr. Parks provides nothing less than exceptional care.
January 12, 2025
5
great as usual Dr Parks is such a good dr and is so caring and gentle. He shows concern and listens to what questions i have
January 11, 2025
5
Dr Parks has been our ENT physician for years. We hold hm in high esteem as a health care provider. He is always patient and kind, and he listens to us. He is the best, in our opinion.
January 11, 2025
5
The office staff were very professional and courteous. I was met with a smiling face right from the start. Dr. Parks is fantastic as always.
January 9, 2025
5
I truly appreciate the care and medical advice I received from Dr. David Parks. He was kind, and he listened to the issues I was experiencing. I trust him. Thank you Dr. Parks, for your help.
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and Tao, they're very caring and compassionate and they take their time to do whatever they need to do and whatever they need to explain to the patient. We greatly appreciate their genuine sincerity to their patients.
December 18, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is outstanding!
December 17, 2024
5
The entire staff and doctor were the nicest group of professionals I've met in a while. Everyone was friendly and I appreciated the time the doctor took to explain my issues. No rushing, just a good conversation with active listening. Thank you!
December 14, 2024
5
Best doctor on the planet. !!!
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is so kind and caring!!!
November 28, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is such an amazing professional! He is warm, professional, listens and is so competent and kind. Amara was also very professional, competent and kind. I had to be very proactive to get the appointment with Dr. Parks, but am grateful I was able to have a visit with him.
November 28, 2024
5
I love Dr Parks! He's kind, compassionate and an expert in his field!
November 22, 2024
5
Hi. My visit was great. The girls that worked in there were really nice, very friendly, and that made my visit really nice. I have to say the visit before this one, nobody smiled, nobody seemed happy to be there, and it was just a strange visit. But whatever changed, it was really nice. This time it was smiles and friendliness that made me feel good to be there, and I sure appreciate it. Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Thomas Gearhard and staff render exceptional heath care for me. I have been his patient over 20 plus years. Dr. Gearhard provides education and above all a comforting environment for my care. I highly recommend Dr. Gearhard.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a very thorough and knowledgeable dr. I will continue to use him if necessary.
November 10, 2024
5
I rarely rate someone a "10"-Dr. Parks is a "10".
November 9, 2024
5
Great visit!
November 13, 2024
5
I REALLY liked Dr.Parks. Super guy and he really got me fixed up. I feel much better thanks to him.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr Parks is awesome. As a new patient I was very impressed. Walked out feeling very listened to, not overwhelmed, with answers and I learned something. It was a very good experience
October 25, 2024
5
Seldom have I remarked to my husband about my outstanding experience with a doctor. My experience today at Dr. Parks's practice at Wellstar Kennestone ENT was one of these times. Dr. Parks exemplifies the best in a physician! I wish he was a Primary Care Provider, but alas, he's a specialist, so I may not have another occasion to see him. I recommend this office!
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best!
October 19, 2024
4
Dr Parks and his staff are friendly, throughout and make you feel welcomed!
February 14, 2025
4
Always a good experience.
October 28, 2024
4
Dr Parks and his staff are friendly, throughout and make you feel welcomed!
February 14, 2025
4
Always a good experience.
October 28, 2024
5
Dr Parks is simply the best ENT doctor
February 28, 2025
5
Wonderful!
February 13, 2025
5
Very professional and I felt comfortable
February 8, 2025
5
Great experience from the welcoming front desk team to the nursing team and the doctor!
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Parks is the best doctor above all. His beside manner and his level of care and concern he has for his patients goes above and beyond! He is first class healthcare!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr Parks is an amazing ENT doctor! He addressed some issues I have had for a while and was very thorough in diagnosing the root cause of my condition. He is exceptional! The entire office and staff are extremely professional and friendly. Mason is an awesome audiologist!
January 23, 2025
5
Smooth, Professional Visit. Office staff, Nurse Assistant and Dr. Parks were all amazing. Only difficulty was parking, but that is to be expected with construction at the hospital. My only suggestion is to remind people for their appointments to give themselves EXTRA time to find parking big driving alone.
January 19, 2025
5
Dr. Parks provides nothing less than exceptional care.
January 12, 2025
5
great as usual Dr Parks is such a good dr and is so caring and gentle. He shows concern and listens to what questions i have
January 11, 2025
5
Dr Parks has been our ENT physician for years. We hold hm in high esteem as a health care provider. He is always patient and kind, and he listens to us. He is the best, in our opinion.
January 11, 2025
5
The office staff were very professional and courteous. I was met with a smiling face right from the start. Dr. Parks is fantastic as always.
January 9, 2025
5
I truly appreciate the care and medical advice I received from Dr. David Parks. He was kind, and he listened to the issues I was experiencing. I trust him. Thank you Dr. Parks, for your help.
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and Tao, they're very caring and compassionate and they take their time to do whatever they need to do and whatever they need to explain to the patient. We greatly appreciate their genuine sincerity to their patients.
December 18, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is outstanding!
December 17, 2024
5
The entire staff and doctor were the nicest group of professionals I've met in a while. Everyone was friendly and I appreciated the time the doctor took to explain my issues. No rushing, just a good conversation with active listening. Thank you!
December 14, 2024
5
Best doctor on the planet. !!!
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is so kind and caring!!!
November 28, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is such an amazing professional! He is warm, professional, listens and is so competent and kind. Amara was also very professional, competent and kind. I had to be very proactive to get the appointment with Dr. Parks, but am grateful I was able to have a visit with him.
November 28, 2024
5
I love Dr Parks! He's kind, compassionate and an expert in his field!
November 22, 2024
5
Hi. My visit was great. The girls that worked in there were really nice, very friendly, and that made my visit really nice. I have to say the visit before this one, nobody smiled, nobody seemed happy to be there, and it was just a strange visit. But whatever changed, it was really nice. This time it was smiles and friendliness that made me feel good to be there, and I sure appreciate it. Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Thomas Gearhard and staff render exceptional heath care for me. I have been his patient over 20 plus years. Dr. Gearhard provides education and above all a comforting environment for my care. I highly recommend Dr. Gearhard.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a very thorough and knowledgeable dr. I will continue to use him if necessary.
November 10, 2024
5
I rarely rate someone a "10"-Dr. Parks is a "10".
November 9, 2024
5
Great visit!
November 13, 2024
5
I REALLY liked Dr.Parks. Super guy and he really got me fixed up. I feel much better thanks to him.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr Parks is awesome. As a new patient I was very impressed. Walked out feeling very listened to, not overwhelmed, with answers and I learned something. It was a very good experience
October 25, 2024
5
Seldom have I remarked to my husband about my outstanding experience with a doctor. My experience today at Dr. Parks's practice at Wellstar Kennestone ENT was one of these times. Dr. Parks exemplifies the best in a physician! I wish he was a Primary Care Provider, but alas, he's a specialist, so I may not have another occasion to see him. I recommend this office!
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best!
October 19, 2024
5
Dr Parks is simply the best ENT doctor
February 28, 2025
4
Dr Parks and his staff are friendly, throughout and make you feel welcomed!
February 14, 2025
5
Wonderful!
February 13, 2025
5
Very professional and I felt comfortable
February 8, 2025
5
Great experience from the welcoming front desk team to the nursing team and the doctor!
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Parks is the best doctor above all. His beside manner and his level of care and concern he has for his patients goes above and beyond! He is first class healthcare!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr Parks is an amazing ENT doctor! He addressed some issues I have had for a while and was very thorough in diagnosing the root cause of my condition. He is exceptional! The entire office and staff are extremely professional and friendly. Mason is an awesome audiologist!
January 23, 2025
5
Smooth, Professional Visit. Office staff, Nurse Assistant and Dr. Parks were all amazing. Only difficulty was parking, but that is to be expected with construction at the hospital. My only suggestion is to remind people for their appointments to give themselves EXTRA time to find parking big driving alone.
January 19, 2025
5
Dr. Parks provides nothing less than exceptional care.
January 12, 2025
5
Dr Parks has been our ENT physician for years. We hold hm in high esteem as a health care provider. He is always patient and kind, and he listens to us. He is the best, in our opinion.
January 11, 2025
5
great as usual Dr Parks is such a good dr and is so caring and gentle. He shows concern and listens to what questions i have
January 11, 2025
5
The office staff were very professional and courteous. I was met with a smiling face right from the start. Dr. Parks is fantastic as always.
January 9, 2025
5
I truly appreciate the care and medical advice I received from Dr. David Parks. He was kind, and he listened to the issues I was experiencing. I trust him. Thank you Dr. Parks, for your help.
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and Tao, they're very caring and compassionate and they take their time to do whatever they need to do and whatever they need to explain to the patient. We greatly appreciate their genuine sincerity to their patients.
December 18, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is outstanding!
December 17, 2024
5
The entire staff and doctor were the nicest group of professionals I've met in a while. Everyone was friendly and I appreciated the time the doctor took to explain my issues. No rushing, just a good conversation with active listening. Thank you!
December 14, 2024
5
Best doctor on the planet. !!!
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is so kind and caring!!!
November 28, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is such an amazing professional! He is warm, professional, listens and is so competent and kind. Amara was also very professional, competent and kind. I had to be very proactive to get the appointment with Dr. Parks, but am grateful I was able to have a visit with him.
November 28, 2024
5
I love Dr Parks! He's kind, compassionate and an expert in his field!
November 22, 2024
5
Hi. My visit was great. The girls that worked in there were really nice, very friendly, and that made my visit really nice. I have to say the visit before this one, nobody smiled, nobody seemed happy to be there, and it was just a strange visit. But whatever changed, it was really nice. This time it was smiles and friendliness that made me feel good to be there, and I sure appreciate it. Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Thomas Gearhard and staff render exceptional heath care for me. I have been his patient over 20 plus years. Dr. Gearhard provides education and above all a comforting environment for my care. I highly recommend Dr. Gearhard.
November 22, 2024
5
Great visit!
November 13, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a very thorough and knowledgeable dr. I will continue to use him if necessary.
November 10, 2024
5
I rarely rate someone a "10"-Dr. Parks is a "10".
November 9, 2024
5
I REALLY liked Dr.Parks. Super guy and he really got me fixed up. I feel much better thanks to him.
November 7, 2024
4
Always a good experience.
October 28, 2024
5
Dr Parks is awesome. As a new patient I was very impressed. Walked out feeling very listened to, not overwhelmed, with answers and I learned something. It was a very good experience
October 25, 2024
5
Seldom have I remarked to my husband about my outstanding experience with a doctor. My experience today at Dr. Parks's practice at Wellstar Kennestone ENT was one of these times. Dr. Parks exemplifies the best in a physician! I wish he was a Primary Care Provider, but alas, he's a specialist, so I may not have another occasion to see him. I recommend this office!
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best!
October 19, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best!
October 19, 2024
5
Seldom have I remarked to my husband about my outstanding experience with a doctor. My experience today at Dr. Parks's practice at Wellstar Kennestone ENT was one of these times. Dr. Parks exemplifies the best in a physician! I wish he was a Primary Care Provider, but alas, he's a specialist, so I may not have another occasion to see him. I recommend this office!
October 24, 2024
5
Dr Parks is awesome. As a new patient I was very impressed. Walked out feeling very listened to, not overwhelmed, with answers and I learned something. It was a very good experience
October 25, 2024
4
Always a good experience.
October 28, 2024
5
I REALLY liked Dr.Parks. Super guy and he really got me fixed up. I feel much better thanks to him.
November 7, 2024
5
I rarely rate someone a "10"-Dr. Parks is a "10".
November 9, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a very thorough and knowledgeable dr. I will continue to use him if necessary.
November 10, 2024
5
Great visit!
November 13, 2024
5
Dr. Thomas Gearhard and staff render exceptional heath care for me. I have been his patient over 20 plus years. Dr. Gearhard provides education and above all a comforting environment for my care. I highly recommend Dr. Gearhard.
November 22, 2024
5
Hi. My visit was great. The girls that worked in there were really nice, very friendly, and that made my visit really nice. I have to say the visit before this one, nobody smiled, nobody seemed happy to be there, and it was just a strange visit. But whatever changed, it was really nice. This time it was smiles and friendliness that made me feel good to be there, and I sure appreciate it. Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
I love Dr Parks! He's kind, compassionate and an expert in his field!
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is such an amazing professional! He is warm, professional, listens and is so competent and kind. Amara was also very professional, competent and kind. I had to be very proactive to get the appointment with Dr. Parks, but am grateful I was able to have a visit with him.
November 28, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is so kind and caring!!!
November 28, 2024
5
Best doctor on the planet. !!!
December 5, 2024
5
The entire staff and doctor were the nicest group of professionals I've met in a while. Everyone was friendly and I appreciated the time the doctor took to explain my issues. No rushing, just a good conversation with active listening. Thank you!
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is outstanding!
December 17, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and Tao, they're very caring and compassionate and they take their time to do whatever they need to do and whatever they need to explain to the patient. We greatly appreciate their genuine sincerity to their patients.
December 18, 2024
5
I truly appreciate the care and medical advice I received from Dr. David Parks. He was kind, and he listened to the issues I was experiencing. I trust him. Thank you Dr. Parks, for your help.
December 19, 2024
5
The office staff were very professional and courteous. I was met with a smiling face right from the start. Dr. Parks is fantastic as always.
January 9, 2025
5
great as usual Dr Parks is such a good dr and is so caring and gentle. He shows concern and listens to what questions i have
January 11, 2025
5
Dr Parks has been our ENT physician for years. We hold hm in high esteem as a health care provider. He is always patient and kind, and he listens to us. He is the best, in our opinion.
January 11, 2025
5
Dr. Parks provides nothing less than exceptional care.
January 12, 2025
5
Smooth, Professional Visit. Office staff, Nurse Assistant and Dr. Parks were all amazing. Only difficulty was parking, but that is to be expected with construction at the hospital. My only suggestion is to remind people for their appointments to give themselves EXTRA time to find parking big driving alone.
January 19, 2025
5
Dr Parks is an amazing ENT doctor! He addressed some issues I have had for a while and was very thorough in diagnosing the root cause of my condition. He is exceptional! The entire office and staff are extremely professional and friendly. Mason is an awesome audiologist!
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Parks is the best doctor above all. His beside manner and his level of care and concern he has for his patients goes above and beyond! He is first class healthcare!
February 6, 2025
5
Great experience from the welcoming front desk team to the nursing team and the doctor!
February 7, 2025
5
Very professional and I felt comfortable
February 8, 2025
5
Wonderful!
February 13, 2025
4
Dr Parks and his staff are friendly, throughout and make you feel welcomed!
February 14, 2025
5
Dr Parks is simply the best ENT doctor
February 28, 2025
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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:
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Family Physician, Third Place
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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
Best Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Second Place
Kyle Brown
Wellstar Health Place
Best Personal Trainer, Second Place
Ryan Breshears, PhD
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Best Psychologist, Second Place
Ryan Cantwell, MD
Wellstar Internal Medicine
Best Family Physician, First Place
Best General Practice Doctor, Second Place
Kozue Cunningham
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Best Massage Therapist, First Place
Diedre Greene, MD
Wellstar Pediatrics
Best Pediatrician, Second Place
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