John F. Parker, MD
Specializing In
General Orthopedics & Trauma
Sports Medicine
Joint Replacement
Knee
Practicing Locations
Dr. Parker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement, sports medicine and the surgical treatment of complex fractures. He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester Medical School and his bachelor’s degree from Amherst College.
Dr. Parker is an avid runner and cyclist, and a ten-time Ironman triathlon finisher, including the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. He works closely with athletes to help them return to the highest possible level of performance. He is widely experienced with fitness and training regimens, and has developed the RTI Protocol, a pool-based program designed to safely return injured athletes to the impact of running.
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Education
University of Rochester School of Medicine Rochester NY, Doctor of Medicine, 1995
Amherst College Amherst MA, Bachelor of Arts, 1988
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Anaheim CA, 1999
AO/ASIF Basic Skills Course, Toronto, Canada, 1998
Boston Orthopedic Basic Sciences Course, Boston MA, 1997
ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENCY TRAINING
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon NH, Orthopedic Surgery, 1996-2000
Connecticut Children's Medical Center Hartford CT, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, 1998-1998
Dartmouth College Hanover NH, Sports Medicine Clinic and Varsity Team Physician, 1997-2000
Student Health Center - Orthopedic Clinic, 1996-1998
General Surgical Training
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon NH, General Surgery, 1995-1996
The Clinical Experience
A native of Lowville, Dr. Parker specializes in joint replacement, sports medicine, and the surgical treatment of complex fractures. He works closely with athletes of all ages and levels to diagnose and treat athletic injuries.
Licensure
State of New York
American Board Certified
Professional Society Memberships
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
New York State Medical Society
Onondaga County Medical Society
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