
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.

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Love Dr. Parks! Always friendly and cares about my health. The staff are great as well!
Providence PatientDr. 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!
Providence PatientI 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
Providence PatientDr. Parks and her staff are excellent!
Providence PatientWait was quite long, but Dr explained she had to attend a complicated child birth. She gave me all the time I needed!
Providence PatientExcellent experience but I wish parking was free
Providence PatientCarolyn Parks is absolutely wonderful. She always makes me feel comfortable, heard and answers any questions I have.
Providence PatientVery compassionate and caring, excellent bedside manner
Providence PatientDr. Parks is a very attentive physician. I relate to her well. She answers all questions and listens to my input. A good doctor.
Providence PatientOverall, 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!
Providence PatientDr 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
Providence PatientProvider was great but took 2-3 months for me to get an appointment as a new patient
Providence PatientShe is my new OB/GYN and I am more than satisfied with her knowledge and her ability to help me on my journey.
Providence PatientThe doctor is caring and compassionate. Excellent bedside manner.
Providence PatientDr. Parks is fantastic! She makes the visit very comfortable and takes time to answer all questions.
Providence PatientDr. Parks is very friendly and professional.
Providence PatientDr. 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.
Providence PatientMy provider is very detailed oriented and thinks ahead for me and he is an amazing surgeon
Providence PatientDr. Parks was very personable and professional.
Providence PatientDr. 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
Providence PatientAll good.
Providence PatientDr Parks is great! Your lucky to have her
Providence PatientGreat experience. Thank you dr parks for being so kind and caring. You are simply the best
Providence PatientI was very pleased with my visit, starting at the front desk / receptionist, to my Dr. Parks. Very professional and NICE !
Providence PatientDr. 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.
Providence PatientDoctor is always efficient and I trust themBut usually we wait a long time in the room before we see them. 15-30min
Providence PatientCarolyne has been a wonderful doctor and made me feel comfortable and confident during my first pregnancy from the very first visit to giving birth.
Providence PatientDr Carolyn Parks is one of the best providers I have experienced. She is very respectful, knowledgeable, and diligent.
Providence PatientI enjoyed meeting with Carolyn Parks she was amazing!
Providence PatientThe provider was great - it took forever to be seen which was very frustrating
Providence PatientExcellent service
Providence PatientEveryone was kind and professional.
Providence PatientVery good experience
Providence PatientDr. Park was kind, smart, professional, pleasing personality, interested in what I had to say - just a delight.
Providence PatientDr parks is incredible! She was very thorough with her explanations, and I felt very cared for.
Providence PatientBest gynecologist I have found. After four bad experiences. She was respectful, cheerful, knowledgable, and sympathetic,
Providence PatientDr. Parks was fantastic!
Providence PatientEveryone was very helpful.
Providence PatientDr. Parks is very kind and helpful.
Providence PatientExcellent care and very helpful
Providence PatientDr. Parks is my all time favorite OBGYN and I felt extremely comfortable to ask her anything regarding my health.
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientThe doctor was great! Waited many months for an appointment. Waited an hour and a half in office to see doctor.
Providence PatientComfortable experience and good manner with communication
Providence PatientDr. Parks has always been extremely helpful. I love it and wouldn't want it any other way. The best !
Providence PatientDr parks are very kind and knows what she was doing really wellMade me feel comfortable to be with
Providence PatientDr. 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!
Providence PatientExperience was good. Friendly staff and provider
Providence PatientShe's the best Dr. I have ever had And I'm 65yrs old
Providence PatientAlways a good experience at this office
Providence PatientThis 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.
Providence PatientI love Dr. Parks!
Providence PatientDr Parks is the best
Providence PatientDr Parks always listens and responds to questions. She is always respectful.
Providence PatientSharp kind informative Dr
Providence PatientDr Parks is great!
Providence PatientGreat experience
Providence PatientI received Great care from start to finish and I was listened to and shown incredible respect
Providence PatientI'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!
Providence PatientEveryone was so so kind and I felt comfortable the whole time
Providence PatientI 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!
Providence PatientShe 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
Providence PatientDr 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.
Providence PatientThey are timely and professional.
Providence PatientI'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!
Providence PatientEveryone was pleasant, courteous and helpful.
Providence PatientDr 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.
Providence PatientI felt like I was respected and very cared for by Dr. Parks
Providence PatientI had a very pleasant experience!
Providence PatientProvider is excellent. Wait time to see provider not so great. Front office staff is ok but could be better
Providence PatientEveryone is always so lovely, caring and genuine. I love my experience here!
Providence PatientQuality of medical team is great, some of the front office staff seem impatient and annoyed
Providence PatientGreat doctor. Excellent Care.
Providence PatientDr. Parks is a great Doctor. I'm grateful for her medical care & expertise. Thank you Dr. Parks.
Providence PatientDr carolyne parks is the best ob doctor! I am very satisfied with her care! She is just amazing
Providence PatientMy 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.
Providence PatientCouldn't be happier.
Providence PatientThe 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.
Providence PatientDr. Parks was very good. Respectful, courteous and knowledgable.
Providence PatientDr. Parks is truly a phenomenal OB, the best I've ever had.
Providence PatientListened at tentatively. I felt respected.
Providence PatientHappy I have her as my new doctor
Providence PatientI 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.
Providence PatientI 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.
Providence PatientDr 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.
Providence PatientExcellent care
Providence PatientDr. Parks was thorough, attentive, and reassuring. Thank you!
Providence PatientDr Parks listened to my concerns and treated me with respect.
Providence PatientThey were very helpful in scheduling my appointment and Dr. Parks was so kind and so nice and really wanted to help me.
Providence PatientDr Parks was super kind, knowledgeable and proficient with my medical needs during my last visit. I would highly recommend her.
Providence PatientMy experience with Dr. Parks has been excellent.
Providence PatientI 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!
Providence PatientDr. Parks is my new GYN. I am extremely happy with her. She is competent, compassionate, helpful, & listened well to all my concerns.
Providence PatientDr. Parks was excellent
Providence PatientDr. 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.
Providence PatientI'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.
Providence PatientI had a great experience with this provider and am excited to have her on as my new regular provider
Providence PatientI was sad my regular Obstetrician retired but happy now with Dr. Parks and her Team.
Providence PatientWe 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
Providence PatientDr C. Parks is very caring, attentive & knowledgeable.
Providence PatientVery friendly, thorough, attentive, helpful!
Providence PatientShe is great. All good!
Providence PatientDr. 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.
Providence PatientI am happy with this doctor ! Sweet and understanding
Providence PatientDr 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
Providence PatientDr. Parks is very present in the exam room with me and I know she's hearing me
Providence Patient