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Dr. James Parker, MD

Dr. James Parker, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Parker, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Middletown, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2004. He is affiliated with Middlesex Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 93 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (93 reviews)

Practice

540 Saybrook Rd Ste 100 Middletown, CT 06457

Make an Appointment

(860) 358-2850

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Parker specializes in the areas of Colon & Rectal Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Parker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parker

4.9
93 ratings, 51 with a written review
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Top Shelf Treatment
I am a 70-year-old man, so am in a higher risk group. Dr. Parker performed surgery on me a few weeks back. It was a relatively complicated procedure and required that I undergo anesthesia and stay in the hospital for a couple of extra days. The surgery itself went very well and Dr. Parker stopped in to see me several times in the following days before discharging me. He has a very good bedside manner and was forthcoming with as much information as my wife and I could process. Post surgery has been a breeze with no complications whatsoever. I would highly recommend him to anyone for treatment. He has been great.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 14, 2024
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Everything you are looking for in a surgeon
He listens during your initial consult, and explains everything clearlyThe operation (fistulotomy and polyp removal) was flawless, comforted me before operation and explained everything again, gave very detailed recovery stepsI ended up in ER because I didn’t follow a step and the er doc was able to reach him and resolve my issue in an hour at 9pm sat night, incredible! This is who you want to trust with your operation!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Cody – Aug 21, 2023
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Not a fan
Performed hemroidal surgery. Failed to warn me of frequent complications. As I was waking from surgery, he gave me the bum's-rush in his apparent rush to get out of town for the Labor Day weekend.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2023
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Grateful to Have Dr. Parker in my Corner
I was referred to Dr. Parker by my GI doc for a hemorrhoid condition which had been troublesome for a while. Dr. Parker gave me a thorough exam, clearly explaining each step before proceeding. He then explained to me in detail, and in understandable language, what he saw and what I had for options. I chose to have the problem removed via hemorrhoidectomy. After reading up on Dr. Parker, meeting him, and being presented with the facts—compassionately and in detail, it was an easy decision to go this more invasive route. Frankly, I liked him, I felt that I could trust him and his judgement, and his office staff reflected his professional yet casual demeanor. The procedure was quickly scheduled and performed. Everything went as was described, including the path to proper healing and recovery. I had my post-op check just yesterday (exactly 4 weeks after the procedure) and was given the all-clear. For me, this is really a game-changer. Thank you Dr. Parker & Staff!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mike Liquindoli – Jul 06, 2023
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Great doctor
Dr. Parker is tremendous! He spent the time explaining the diagnosis and answering all of my questions. He is very interactive and will do what is best for his patients. He’s a real straight-shooter! I strongly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2023
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Dr Paker is the BEST!!
Hands down Dr. Parker is the BEST! I came to know Dr. Parker because he successfully operated on my wife 3 years prior to my needing his skilled hands and expertise. He truly cares about his patients and explains things in a way that is easily understood. He is by far one of the most compassionate and caring doctors I have met. He is extremely confident, kind, has a great sense of humor and calmed my fears. Most importantly is a highly skilled and respected surgeon. He was not afraid to tackle my extensive colon surgery. I believe his quick action and decision-making saved my life. He readily jumped in to ensure a couple of incidental findings on my CT scan were followed up on quickly. He is 5 star for sure!! I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joe P. – Dec 07, 2022
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Dr. James Michael Parker review
Dr. Parker is a highly experienced and compassionate surgeon. He goes above and beyond to provide the best care for his patients. I am forever grateful and thankful to Dr. Parker for his expertise and the care I received. I highly recommend Dr. Parker!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 01, 2022
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Forever thankful!
Dr. Parker is, in my opinion, a simply amazing surgeon! He recently performed my very complicated colon surgery and I am now recovering very well. Throughout the entire process, he listened to all of my concerns, answered my copious amount of questions, and performed the surgery expertly, based on knowing who I am, what I needed, and what would provide me with the best outcome! I am forever indebted to this incredible surgeon, as well as my entire surgical team at Middlesex Hospital, who gave me the best and most appropriate care possible! I would recommend Dr. Parker without hesitation for his expertise, skill and compassion!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peg A. – Apr 14, 2022
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Thanks, Dr. Parker!
To put it quite simply, Dr. Parker saved my life by performing an eight-hour emergency operation. He has a no-nonsense approach, which I very much appreciate, and a wonderfully unique sense of humor. I certainly recommend Dr. Parker to family and friends, should they find themselves in need of a skilled surgeon. Five stars for sure!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Maureen Heidtmann – Apr 02, 2022
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I would gladly recommend Dr. Parker. He made sure I had all the information I needed to make a decision and even had me speak with other of his patients which impressed me further. He answered all my questions and took time with me. I never felt rushed which to me was very important. During my hospital stay he visited me every day and again took time with me. He called me when I got home to check on me. I was very satisfied with all aspects of my experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Trish – Nov 16, 2020
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When I was researching for a surgeon trained in inguinal hernia repair, I found videos on Dr. Parker’s website which acted as a great introduction to him. I e-mailed him with a question, and he responded promptly. His office staff was very responsive in scheduling the consultation and following surgery. I found Dr. Parker extremely easy to speak with, very down-to-earth and committed to providing a positive patient experience. He explained the procedure and answered all my questions. The surgery went just as well as he promised, with almost no recoup time. I was back to normal almost the next day. When I e-mailed him with a post-surgery question, he actually called me right back (and it was on a Sunday!). I highly recommend Dr. Parker, and consider myself very fortunate to have found him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bob K- East Hampton, CT – Jun 17, 2020
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Hands down one of the best Doctors that I have ever be treated by. Dr. Parker was kind, funny, down to earth, knowledgeable, easily reachable, and most importantly confident in his craft. I had a hemorrhoid procedure done with Dr. Parker in February 2020. I had battled them for years but was very reluctant about getting surgery for them due to all of the negatives that I had heard. By no means was the procedure fun, however, I played it up way more than it was in my head. The first few days are uncomfortable, but nothing that you can’t get through. The fear of going to the bathroom for the first time post-op is much scarier than it actually was. I was back to work at a strenuous job in 5 days and back to the gym in 10 days. I can now go to the bathroom and feel like a normal person for the first time in 10 years. I truly can’t say enough good things about Dr. Parker and his surgical staff. They made an embarrassing procedure for me very comfortable and normal.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mark M. -Middletown – Mar 12, 2020
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Dr. Parker is an excellent surgeon with great bedside manners. He is very attentive, always listened, and responded to any questions, problems or concerns that I had. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Michele H. – Feb 06, 2020
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Dr Parker performed emergency surgery on me. He went in without being able to know exactly what was wrong and had to rely on his judgement to make the right decision that saved my life. I was later told several times how lucky I was that he was on call when I needed him. I'm not sure, but I think I would have chosen him if I had had a choice because although he hasn't been in practice long, he has done some prestigious fellowships and has had many hours of colorectal surgery experience despite his age. I believe I really did get lucky that night.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Arline Edmonds – Feb 01, 2020
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One of the most caring doctors I have ever known. Tremendous follow-up. Very thorough. I would recommend him without hesitation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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A. Gargano – Jan 31, 2020
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I had a combination of problems related to diverticulitis, which led to to checking into Middlesex Hospital. I wound up working with Dr. Parker for the short term situation and chose to keep working with him with follow up colonoscopy and a sigmoid colectomy (removal of the s-shaped chunk of colon.) Dr. Parker was at all times friendly and professional, kept me informed about what was needed and why, and always made sure to speak in understandable terms. There were several points where unrelated issues complicated things, and he personally called me a few times to make sure that I understood what was going on and that I knew that he was taking care of things. He gave me several options as to how I best wanted to handle treatment and procedures. I’m rather suspect of a lot of doctors, and have at times felt more like a problem to be solved or a source of income, but throughout this all, I felt a compassionate and competent connection with Dr. Parker.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rich M, Middletown – Jan 24, 2020
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My husband has had extreme pain "down below" for a very long time. His PCP gave him creams and medication with no results. Then he referred my husband to Dr. Parker. While it took a while to get his initial visit being a "new" patient, once Dr. Parker saw my husband, it was all systems go! He did immediate surgery and within 2 weeks of healing, he is a new man!! Dr. Parker literally changed our lives. His skilled surgeon skills, compassion, humor and listening capabilities make him a Doctor like no other. Worth the wait in gold! My husband says the Doctor has a halo and that we will name our next dog Parker. Haha...He literally changed our lives! Highly recommend is not even enough. You are lucky if Dr. Parker is your surgeon
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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DeFelice family – Oct 11, 2019
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My experience with Dr. Parker and his staff was excellent. I couldn't ask for a better team to perform the surgery! I highly recommend Dr. Parker!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Eric – Aug 18, 2019
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Excellent doctor. Went in for colonoscopy and hernia repair. Dr. Parker explained both procedures well. Both visits went off with no issues, and his follow up was great. I recommend him highly! Very professional, and easy to talk to. Spent time answering questions and discussing options.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 25, 2019
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Dr Parker is a surgical rock star! I had a difficult diverticulitis surgery which took eight hours and am now fully recovered. I highly recommend his services.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

What makes me different is my ability to communicate clearly with you and your physicians, to improve your experience and your outcomes. Technically speaking, I prefer minimally invasive approaches to colon and rectal disease and gastrointestinal disease to achieve curative outcomes, with optimal patient recovery.

biography

Double board-certified, fellowship-trained, colorectal & general surgeon in Middletown, CT, with operating privileges at Middlesex Hospital.  Dr. Parker completed his colorectal fellowship at the University of Southern...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Gastroenterological Surgery

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  • Mayo Clinic|mayo Medical School|usc Medical Center La County Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011

  • New York Medical College-westchester Medical Center|westchester Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • New York Medical College-westchester Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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  • Transcervical Videoscopic Esophageal Dissection, 2010

  • Pilot study on objective measurement of abdominal wall strength in patients with ventral incisional hernia. Surg Endosc. 25(11):3503-3508, 2011

  • Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES): A Review Posted 03/21/2007; http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/553471

  • Pilot Study of Objective Measurement of Abdominal Wall Function, 2011

  • Comparing the effectiveness of endoscopic full-thickness plication and endoscopic radiofrequency treatments for patients with GERD. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 4(4):387-390, 2010

  • Transcervical videoscopic esophageal dissection during two-field minimally invasive esophagectomy: early patient experience. Surg Endosc. 25(12):3865-3869, 2011

  • Predictors of outcome after obesity surgery in New York state from 1991 to 2003. Surg Endosc. 21(9):1482-1486, 2007

  • Vinyl glove ingestion in children: a word of caution. J Pediatr Surg. 47(5):996-998, 2012

  • Hiatal mesh is associated with major resection at revisional operation. Surg Endosc. 24(12):3095-3101, 2010

  • Surgeon's requirement for obesity reduction: its influence on weight loss. Am Surg. 78(3):325-328, 2012

  • Preliminary Experience and Development of an Algorithm for the Optimal Use of the Laparoscopic Component Separation Technique for Myofascial Advancement during Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 21(5):405-410, 2011

  • Laparoscopic surgery performed through a single incision: A systematic review of the current literature. J Am Coll Surg. 212(1):113-118, 2011

  • Hiatal Mesh is Associated with Major Resection at Revisional Operation, 2010

  • Transcervical Videoscopic Esophageal Dissection in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy. Surg Endosc. 25(3): 941, 2011

  • Top 5 of the Residents/Fellows Best Presentation Competition, World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, 2010

  • Values Recognition Award, St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT, 2007

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Locations

Practice

Unavail540 Saybrook Rd Ste 100 Middletown, CT 06457
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Practice

Middlesex Hospital28 Crescent St Middletown, CT 06457
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St
    Middletown, CT 06457
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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