About Carolyne Parks, MD
Carolyne Parks, MD is passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare to women of all ages. Dr. Parks volunteered at local hospitals throughout high school and college, building her enthusiasm for compassionate patient care. After graduating from the University of Chicago with a BA in Biological Sciences, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her other passion, teaching. She taught middle and high school for several years, where she highly enjoyed helping young minds learn and grow.
Dr. Parks attended Chicago Medical School and discovered her love for all aspects of women’s health. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles where she served as chief resident and was voted best resident educator by her colleagues. She also received the award for Outstanding Minimally Invasive Surgery Resident from the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons.
Dr. Parks supports her patients in building a partnership that empowers them to become advocates in their own care. She has special interests in pregnancy and prenatal care, family planning, preventive medicine and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
Medical Service
OBGYNLocations
2001 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Suite 970W,
Santa Monica,
CA
90404
(310) 829-7878
12555 W. Jefferson Blvd.,
Suite 301,
Los Angeles,
CA
90066
424-443-5536
Education
Medical School
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Residency
Adventist Health White Memorial Obstetrics and Gynecology Program
Languages
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna HMO – Select
- Cigna PPO
- First Choice PPO
- First Health/Coventry PPO
- Health Net – HMO
- Health Net – TriCare
- Health Net PPO
- Health Smart PPO
- HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar EPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- TriCare
- United HealthCare PPO
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
Santa Monica Women’s Health
In her free time, Dr. Parks enjoys spending time with her husband, young daughter and dog. She loves being outdoors, going to the beach, growing fruits and vegetables and trying new cuisines.

Reviews
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Dr Parks is exceptional. You're lucky to have her as part of your organization.
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I love Dr Parks
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Dr. Parks is very knowledgeable, caring and involved.
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Dr Parker is one of the best doctors I have met
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We love Doctor Parks and will continue to refer her to friends.
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5
The doctor was so caring and passionate, bedside manner was superb.
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5
Dr. Parks is very kind, very understanding and very helpful.
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5
Dr. Parks is the best doctor I ever visited.
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5
I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Parks. She is truly one of the most thoughtful and kind doctors I've ever met. Every visit, she greets me with such warmth and genuine care that she instantly puts me at ease. She takes the time to listen, explain, and make sure I always feel comfortable and cared for. Her attention to detail and her ability to make you feel seen and heard are rare and so appreciated. I always leave her office with a smile on my face-she's simply the best!
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5
Excellent doctor.
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5
For as long as I live in Los Angeles, I will see Dr. Parks if she is continuing to practice. And will gladly recommend her to everyone.
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5
She was amazing
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5
I'm very happy with Dr Parks. She takes excellent care of me. I'm glad she is my doctor.
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5
This my first time with Dr. Park. My former doctor has retired. I'm looking for a gynecologist.
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4.67
Dr Parks made me feel comfortable and easy to talk to.
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5
Dr. Park is personable and professional and I am so happy I found her.
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5
My visit was great. I felt listened to, cared for, and all my concerns were put to rest. And all done in a very nice, respectful, caring manner.
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5
Dr Park is an excellent OB/GYN
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5
Love Dr. Parks! Always friendly and cares about my health. The staff are great as well!
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5
Fantastic care. Prescription and referrals given right away.
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4.94
Wait was quite long, but Dr explained she had to attend a complicated child birth. She gave me all the time I needed!
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5
Dr. Parks and her staff are excellent!
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5
I have recommended a friend to Dr Parks and she actually delivered her baby!! Dr Parks is great I've been seeing her for about 6 years and has been with me through pregnancy loses and finally delivering my baby boy
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5
Dr. Parks was so kind and caring during my appointment! The procedure was a bit painful but she gave me lots of encouragement and made me feel like a champ!
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4.94
Excellent experience but I wish parking was free
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5
Carolyn Parks is absolutely wonderful. She always makes me feel comfortable, heard and answers any questions I have.
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5
Very compassionate and caring, excellent bedside manner
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5
Dr. Parks is a very attentive physician. I relate to her well. She answers all questions and listens to my input. A good doctor.
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5
Overall, I had a very good experience starting with the front desk (genuinely helpful) to Dr. Carolyne, who helped me with my anxiety during a Pap test. She was so great, patient making the Pap test the smoothest, painless I've ever received. I felt so grateful to her after my visit. The staff person at the exit was also very helpful. A "10" experience. Great team!
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4.71
Dr Park listen to what I was complaining about help me through everything that need to be done and she was very concerned about my pain and well-being
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4.94
Provider was great but took 2-3 months for me to get an appointment as a new patient
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4.71
She is my new OB/GYN and I am more than satisfied with her knowledge and her ability to help me on my journey.
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5
The doctor is caring and compassionate. Excellent bedside manner.
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5
Dr. Parks is fantastic! She makes the visit very comfortable and takes time to answer all questions.
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5
Dr. Parks is very friendly and professional.
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5
Dr. Parks is an extremely competent, caring, and professional medical provider. Finding good doctors in this city is a nightmare and I consider it a miracle that I found her.
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5
My provider is very detailed oriented and thinks ahead for me and he is an amazing surgeon
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4.37
Dr. Parks was very personable and professional.
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5
Dr. Parks spent a long time with us to answer every question I had. She was very thorough and discussed ways to get timely follow-up given that am going to college out of State
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5
Dr Parks is great! Your lucky to have her
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5
All good.
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5
Great experience. Thank you dr parks for being so kind and caring. You are simply the best
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5
I was very pleased with my visit, starting at the front desk / receptionist, to my Dr. Parks. Very professional and NICE !
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5
Dr. Parks really took her time and was patient with my questions and concerns. I didn't feel judged or demanded in anyway. Instead of the opposite, I felt supported and cared for an empower to take initiative with my health.
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4.89
Doctor is always efficient and I trust themBut usually we wait a long time in the room before we see them. 15-30min
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5
Carolyne has been a wonderful doctor and made me feel comfortable and confident during my first pregnancy from the very first visit to giving birth.
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5
Dr Carolyn Parks is one of the best providers I have experienced. She is very respectful, knowledgeable, and diligent.
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5
I enjoyed meeting with Carolyn Parks she was amazing!
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5
The provider was great - it took forever to be seen which was very frustrating
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5
Excellent service
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4.94
Everyone was kind and professional.
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5
Very good experience
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5
Dr. Park was kind, smart, professional, pleasing personality, interested in what I had to say - just a delight.
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5
Best gynecologist I have found. After four bad experiences. She was respectful, cheerful, knowledgable, and sympathetic,
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5
Dr parks is incredible! She was very thorough with her explanations, and I felt very cared for.
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5
Dr. Parks was fantastic!
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5
Everyone was very helpful.
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5
Dr. Parks is very kind and helpful.
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5
Excellent care and very helpful
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5
Dr. Parks is my all time favorite OBGYN and I felt extremely comfortable to ask her anything regarding my health.
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4.71
All good
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4.6
The doctor was great! Waited many months for an appointment. Waited an hour and a half in office to see doctor.
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4.71
Comfortable experience and good manner with communication
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5
Dr. Parks has always been extremely helpful. I love it and wouldn't want it any other way. The best !
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5
Dr parks are very kind and knows what she was doing really wellMade me feel comfortable to be with
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5
Dr. Parks is a phenomenal doctor and a large advocate for women's health- she makes sure you are heard and understood- and responds with kind and informative feedback. She is absolutely fantastic!
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5
Experience was good. Friendly staff and provider
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5
She's the best Dr. I have ever had And I'm 65yrs old
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5
Always a good experience at this office
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4.83
This is my first pregnancy and everyone was helpful, kind, and answered any questions I had. I felt very comfortable and am happy I chose to come here.
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5
I love Dr. Parks!
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5
Dr Parks is the best
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4.94
Dr Parks always listens and responds to questions. She is always respectful.
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4.94
Sharp kind informative Dr
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5
Dr Parks is great!
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4.94
Great experience
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5
I received Great care from start to finish and I was listened to and shown incredible respect
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5
I've had an amazing experience coming to this facility and the one in playa. Dr. Parks is the best, I trust her with all my body needs. She always provided options that worked for the both of us. Her goal is to keep me healthy, and my goal is to keep making money till I'm ready to settle down. Once again I love Dr. Parks and the staff!
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5
Everyone was so so kind and I felt comfortable the whole time
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5
I am new in this clinic WHC and looking for a new Gyneocologist and definitely I found one! Dr. Carolyne Parks she's pleasant to speak too and very patience. She's gentle while doing the exam. I felt no pain. Talking female and personal health it's sometimes difficult to discuss but with her I felt very comfortable and at easy! Most definitely we covered what all needed to discuss in regards of my female health. I like to stay with Dr Carolyne Parks as part of my health team and Saint John Providence as my provider for all my health needs.Gratitude!
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5
She is the absolute best. 10/10 everytime. Timely, respectful, just the best. I wish she could be my PCP. Just a lovely lovely doctor. I recommend her to all my friends
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5
Dr Parks is a very nice doctor, friendly and take her time to asked questions and gives the opportunity for me to asked her questions.I'm very happy with her.
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4.94
They are timely and professional.
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5
I've been seeing Dr Parks for about 2 years she is always so kind and patience. I will contact to see her and the office is always nice and friendly!
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5
Everyone was pleasant, courteous and helpful.
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5
Dr Parks is extremely professional, listened to my concerns and gave me excellent advise. I feel totally confident with her care and she allows herself plenty of time with me always.
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5
I felt like I was respected and very cared for by Dr. Parks
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5
Provider is excellent. Wait time to see provider not so great. Front office staff is ok but could be better
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5
I had a very pleasant experience!
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5
Everyone is always so lovely, caring and genuine. I love my experience here!
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5
Quality of medical team is great, some of the front office staff seem impatient and annoyed
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5
Great doctor. Excellent Care.
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5
Dr. Parks is a great Doctor. I'm grateful for her medical care & expertise. Thank you Dr. Parks.
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5
Dr carolyne parks is the best ob doctor! I am very satisfied with her care! She is just amazing
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4.03
My wait time to see the doctor was longer than expected 45 minutes past my appointment time. The actual time spent with the doctor was pleasant.
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5
Couldn't be happier.
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4.71
The office was well run. Efficient. The imaging was there. The blood test was there. The doctor came in a timely manner. She took time with me. It was a great experience.
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5
Dr. Parks was very good. Respectful, courteous and knowledgable.
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5
Dr. Parks is truly a phenomenal OB, the best I've ever had.
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4.94
Listened at tentatively. I felt respected.
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5
Happy I have her as my new doctor
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5
I missed my original appointment that day, and Dr Parks and the admin staff went out of their way to make sure I still got in by the end of the day. It really showed how they care about their patients. I have already recommended Dr. Parks to more than one friend because I feel so confident in her abilities as a doctor, both clinically and with her reassuring bedside manner.
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5
I returned to this practice after 20+ years since we moved back to California from Chicago. They saw us through pregnancy and delivery of our first two children, and I'm happy to say the practice is as good as always.
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4.14
Dr Parks is very kind and listens carefully & is both respectful and responds well and clearly to any questions or concerns. I am always very impressed with her professionalism while being friendly and approachable. My only critique would be that I waited for 30+ minutes in the exam room for her to arrive and then spent less than 10 minutes being seen. I understand it was a busy day in the office & wait times do happen - the care just felt a bit rushed in this particular visit.
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4.86
Excellent care
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5
Dr. Parks was thorough, attentive, and reassuring. Thank you!
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5
Dr Parks listened to my concerns and treated me with respect.
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5
They were very helpful in scheduling my appointment and Dr. Parks was so kind and so nice and really wanted to help me.
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5
Dr Parks was super kind, knowledgeable and proficient with my medical needs during my last visit. I would highly recommend her.
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5
My experience with Dr. Parks has been excellent.
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4.57
I was very impressed by how quickly Dr. Parks came in - virtually no waiting and that was so appreciated. She was very efficient yet I didn't feel rushed. I also was very pleased that the office validated parking!
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5
Dr. Parks is my new GYN. I am extremely happy with her. She is competent, compassionate, helpful, & listened well to all my concerns.
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5
Dr. Parks was excellent
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5
Dr. Parks is very good at the gynecological exam--it's not uncomfortable (or as comfortable as it possible could be). She also explains what is happening Iand what she is doing) during the entire exam.
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5
I've referred friends to Dr. Parks because she is so caring and has excellent bedside manner. She's also very sharp and I trust her judgment as a practitioner.
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5
I had a great experience with this provider and am excited to have her on as my new regular provider
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5
I was sad my regular Obstetrician retired but happy now with Dr. Parks and her Team.
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5
We got new insurance this year and after having the same doctor for 12 years I was worried but this office, the doctor and everyone I felt with was lovely, helpful and happy that I feel comfortable to continue with this office and doctor
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5
Dr C. Parks is very caring, attentive & knowledgeable.
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5
Very friendly, thorough, attentive, helpful!
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5
She is great. All good!
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5
Dr. Parks and all the staff were on top of what my appointments were about. They always got me in quickly and always had any information ready and waiting for me.
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4.92
I am happy with this doctor ! Sweet and understanding
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5
Dr C Parks is an outstanding, professional gynecologist. I like the process that she sat and saw me first & we reviewed my issues & medical record before the exam. She explained exactly what she was doing. She was very patient & did not rush the appointment. I'd recommend her to my family and friends. Excellent care!! Thank you
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5
Dr. Parks is very present in the exam room with me and I know she's hearing me
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