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Dr. Alex Parker, MD

Dr. Alex Parker, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology*

Dr. Alex Parker, MD is an advanced heart failure & transplant cardiologist in Gainesville, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UF Health Shands Hospital and AdventHealth Waterman. He is accepting new patients.

UF Health Heart Transplant - Heart & Vascular Hospital

1505 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608

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(352) 294-5000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Parker specializes in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Alex Parker, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Florida and works in the division of cardiovascular medicine. He graduated from Florida State University before moving to the University of Virginia, where he completed his residency...read more

biography

Alex Parker, M.D., is an assistant professor at the University of Florida and works in the division of cardiovascular medicine. He graduated from Florida State University before moving to the University of Virginia, where he completed his residency...read more

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

  • Cardiology

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  • Florida State University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

UF Health Heart Transplant - Heart & Vascular Hospital

UF Health Cardiology - Heart & Vascular Hospital1505 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital

    2190 Highway 85 N
    Niceville, FL 32578

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • AdventHealth Waterman

    1000 Waterman Way
    Tavares, FL 32778
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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