Dr William Parker

I first saw Dr. Parker five years ago. My periods had started to become unbearably heavy and unpredictable. The final straw was during a work trip when I bled through my tampon and pad on the flight home. I would get anxious leading up to my period, knowing my flow would be life altering. After some testing, Dr. Parker clearly laid out all of my options without judgment or pressure, previously visited gynecologists were ready to open me up, something I wasn’t ready to do. Two years ago, I went to an orthopedist for chronic back pain, the MRI indicated an enlarged uterus, my fibroids had indeed grown and were pushing on my bladder and spine.  I reached out to Dr. Parker again, his bedside manner, knowledge and experience in treating fibroids put me at ease and I decided to have the surgery. Surgery went smoothly and was relatively painless. I am SO PLEASED to report that I am now 4 months post-op and have not had back pain since my surgery.  My periods are slowly getting back to normal… and I am no longer anxious to be out in public on days 2 and 3 of my cycle. I can't thank Dr. Parker enough for giving me my life back!

Dr. Parker was recommended to me by a Yale educated, brilliant friend who has been through many health scares. If it were not for women telling their healthcare stories I would not have found him. My friend’s fibroids had been removed by Dr. Parker with a labroscopic myomectomy years prior, her scars were invisible (she showed me), and she was thrilled with her treatment, insisting that I call and speak with him. Dr. Parker replied to my email immediately (during the holidays and a pandemic) and we set up a teledoc appointment (due to the Covid 19, in-person meetings were not possible). I set up an appointment at the best cancer hospital near me to meet with a gynecological oncologist/surgeon for a cancer- specific second opinion as well. I sent all diagnostic images and summaries to both Dr. Parker and the oncologist. Thankfully my first meeting was with Dr. Parker –because I went into the second meeting more aware and informed. Dr. Parker was knowledgeable, friendly, warm,… patient, and interested in my condition and optimistic about possible treatments. He took time to answer 100% of my questions, never rushed, and taught me everything about fibroids I needed to know including why they exist and how they form and grow. He’s clearly an academic, a pioneer, and medical expert on the subject, and fortunately also a teacher by nature. He did not try to sell his services, happy to refer doctors in my area whom he had trained and supervised, though I chose to do my surgery with him. He had knowledge beyond what you will find in any internet search about the fibroids and gynecological issues, explaining every possible treatment for fibroids, how they work and the eligibility and statistical outcomes of available treatments. He reviewed my MRI images and showed me exactly what my gynecologist apparently had never looked at: the ovary in question was clearly articulated, there was no obstruction, and no cancer. MRI contrast images clearly proved that there was no cancer and he showed me how and why. He did a screengrab for me of the exact images of the ovary in question. I had one large fibroid (1.5lbs) he confidently said he could remove labroscopically, along with three smaller, less concerning ones he could remove as well. At the cancer hospital I went to for a third opinion after seeing Dr. Parker, the oncology expert agreed that cancer was not a concern and said he could do a labroscopic surgery, but was clearly nowhere near as experienced or confident as Dr. Parker. (In a follow up conversation by phone the same week, the other doctor said that he would only do a 6” C-section surgery and remove only the largest fibroid. When asked if there was any way he would remove them all, he was only comfortable with hysterectomy. When asked what the odds were that he would do a hysterectomy while in surgery even after I had chosen to only remove the large fibroid, he said it was very possible. I decided that Dr. Parker was the right surgeon for me once I knew that both he and the oncologist were confident that I didn’t have cancer. It took a few months to get to the surgery, but his staff helped me through a difficult process of getting through insurance, and I finally had my labroscopic myomectomy. Everyone I encountered in the process was exceptional. In my pre-op in person exam days before, Dr. Parker explained everything prior to surgery that would happen. He was with me before I went into surgery the same day, and was completely calm and grounding. I was never nervous with him, (and I have never had a stitch in my life, or any surgery or invasive procedure or anesthesia of any kind). In the surgery, my large fibroid had multiple thicker than usual blood vessels connected to the largest fibroid- and he and his surgical team were able to stabilize my bleeding, make the difficult decision to not open me up with a C-section, and safely bring me back with a complete procedure. He had to leave the three smaller fibroids in due to the length of the anesthesia and risk of further bleeding, and has clarified repeatedly in subsequent conversations the low risk of any issues due to my age, hormonal levels, and even said that I could become pregnant without any risks to the fetus due to the size and location of the fibroids. I was then admitted overnight for two nights at the hospital, and transfused for blood loss. Within three weeks I was back to work and now it has been five weeks, and I am walking 4 miles a day, my incisions are healing quickly and well, and I am able to move around confidently without worry or concern. After the surgery I immediately felt like someone who had been an unwelcome presence in my body for years was gone. It’s hard to describe in words, but I feel like a new person in many ways. Sex is not only not painful now, it’s a revelation. My digestion/elimination is almost completely normal already, which can take time to normalize but did not. Dr. Parker was in communication with me when I came out of anesthesia, and in the days following from the hospital to home, and has been 100% responsive to any questions, even extending the invitation to contact him should I have further questions. If it weren’t for women who shared their story with me, I would not have had this successful and peaceful, positive result. I was empowered and educated with Dr. Parker’s help. The confusion, rush and pressure women encounter to have a not always necessary hysterectomy or trust doctors who lack skill, experience, bedside manners, integrity, or empathy needed in this type of situation is alarmingly common. But the consequences are serious. What is uncommon is to find one physician who can change your life in a conversation before you’ve even had a surgery, and follow through to its full resolution. Dr. Parker is that physician for me. I’m inspired by and deeply grateful to have found him, an

Where do I even begin! If you are reading this, you have probably been tirelessly dealing with female issues and searching for answers that you have not been able to find. I was in the same space when, by the grace of God, I found Dr. Parker. I have been dealing with difficult cycles since I was 12 years old. What started out as morning sickness and migraines, led me to having very heavy periods, fatigue, debilitating pain, nausea and thus finding a fibroid. I had been to 5 different OBGYN's and was told to go on birth control. I had been on birth control for 10 years and decided to go off of it as I took a more natural approach to my healthcare. Surgery has always scared me and previous OB's told me to try not to get surgery until after I had had children. My fibroid was diagnosed at age 26 and I am 30 today. I was told "try and get pregnant" that will cure the fibroid after childbirth. I was also told to look into the UAE (uterine artery embolization) procedure. That this procedure… would not affect my fertility--which Dr. Parker quickly told me it would not be in my best interest if I wanted to have kids someday. I am nowhere near having kids so to think that my only option every OB told me was to basically struggle for more years down the line until I did meet my husband and have a family did not sit right with me. My struggles began to get worse at age 29. I would bleed through an ultra size tampon (did not even know they made them this big) every 30 minutes. I would have to set alarms at work to make it to the bathroom in time. There have been several times I would bleed out. I have ruined many pairs of sheets, 3 office chairs, and office carpets while trying to make it to the bathroom. Sometimes my body would try to pass clots so much that it would not even keep a tampon inside. I share all of this openly because I am beyond grateful to be on the other side. When I met Dr. Parker he was kind, understanding, made me feel heard, and very knowledgeable. He's got years of extensive research and practice in this area and a genuine interest in helping women get better. He was able to preserve my fertility and leave me with minimal scarring! He had a way of explaining things to me in terms I could understand. He calmed my nerves even on surgery day. I just can't express my gratitude enough for how professional and kind he treated me and my family during the entire process. I am 3 months post surgery and it brings me to tears to think how much better I feel. My only regret is that I did not do this surgery soon enough! My periods feel like nothing! I have donated all of my large tampons and pads because I just don't need them anymore. Symptoms that I never knew were symptoms from the fibroid have vanished. I feel I have a whole new lease on life and I can finally start living!! God bless this man and anyone reading this. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!

Dr. Parker is, quite simply, a godsend. There is a reason women travel from all corners of the earth to seek his opinion. And there is a reason his website is teeming with glowing reviews and effusive, detailed compliments. Dr. Parker singlehandedly fills a gaping void in female health care, and in so doing, has improved so many women’s lives—including my own. After spending countless hours over the years dealing with numerous fibroids (including unsuccessful treatments and failed procedures) and meeting with more than a handful of doctors in three different states and even France, I am convinced that Dr. Parker is unparalleled in experience, skill, wisdom, and compassion. Like so many other women, I have felt judged by gynecologists who think that a hysterectomy is always the best option, and who cannot fathom why someone would fight to keep such a “superfluous” organ (that’s a direct quote) beyond child-bearing years. Conversely, Dr. Parker understands that hysterectomies are… not only unwanted by many women, but they are also, in so many cases, totally unnecessary. Dr. Parker successfully performed a laparoscopic myomectomy on me after I had been told that “it just wasn’t in the cards” for me to be able to keep my uterus because my fibroids were too numerous and problematic in terms of location. Dr. Parker proved the other gynecologists wrong, and my trip from Denver to CA for a consultation and then surgery was the best decision I could have made. Dr. Parker is not only a consummate physician and surgeon; he is also a flat-out wonderful person. He takes time to engage with his patients and to understand their leanings and fears, and he does a fantastic job in terms of fibroid education and explaining the available options in straightforward yet not over-simplified terms. Dr. Parker clearly cares about his patients and doesn’t just default to a superficial one-size-fits-all approach that is so common among other doctors. I trust Dr. Parker so much that I recently sought his opinion yet again for some thankfully more minor issues I will be addressing with my Denver doctor. Seeing Dr. Parker again was comforting, and felt a bit like seeing an old friend. Looking back, I’ll never forget the day my tear-filled eyes landed upon Dr. Parker’s website, at a time in my life when I felt lost and trapped in what seemed like a nonsensical and uncaring health “care” assembly line. And now, as I write this, I’m on the verge of tears again—but this time, with gratitude for Dr. Parker and my improved health, and genuine hope for other women who find him.

I suffered from a large fibroid for 5 years before I got the courage to call Dr. Parker. From the moment I met him I was put at ease. He is patient, kind, caring and an incredibly gifted surgeon. I always felt that Dr. Parker and his staff had my best interest in mind. Healing was quite rapid despite having such a large fibroid removed. I am mad I waited so long out of fear of surgery. I am excited to now live fibroid free. Patients come from all over to see him and I understand why. I wouldn’t hesitate to call him again if I ever needed anything.

Almarie C – Jacksonville, Florida After several years of battling with my fibroid condition, I was blessed to find Dr. Parker. Previously, under another gynecologist I was given treatment of my fibroid condition through embolization, but over the years that procedure did not give me the relief I desired. Unfortunately, it made my condition worse. My fibroids was still intact and I still had no real relief from my symptoms. In my opinion, anyone who is considering treatment for their fibroid condition through embolization, I would have to advise against it, because of having my own personal experience with embolization. Bottom line is the embolization treatment I received for my fibroids made my condition worse and made it more of a challenge to remove my fibroids. If I would have known about Dr. Parker at that time… which is about 15 years ago…I would of have opt to have laparoscopic myomectomy surgery. Just as some other women, I didn’t want having a hysterectomy to be the answer… to my fibroid condition. I always knew it was another way for them to be removed without a hysterectomy, but my previous physician kept recommending a hysterectomy. I was determine to find another way. I was so very thankful for getting on the internet and finding Dr. Parker. I traveled all the way from Jacksonville, Florida to have Dr. Parker to perform my surgery. The distance may seem extreme for some, but I was determine to resolve my fibroid issue. I was very impressed with Dr. Parker’s credentials and even more impressed of the feedback that his patients was giving on his kindness of bedside manner, top in his field of study, and an overwhelming amount of experience. Dr. Parker is an IMPECCABLE surgeon. I felt reassured of my decision to have Dr. Parker to perform my laparoscopic myomectomy. I have no regrets and my traveling to him was well worth every penny! It truly was one of the best decision I could have ever made for myself. It’s been close to 2 weeks since my surgery and I must say my pain has been very manageable and I truly feel in my body that I am healing well. So if you’re looking for a compassionate, well-educated, and well experience surgeon-look no further-Dr. Parker is your physician.

Dr. Parker is the best doctor that I have seen. I have suffered from fibroids and heavy-bleeding for about two years, so I asked around to look for good doctors in the field. One of my friends recommended Dr. Parker to me. Her friend had the problem of fibroids a few years ago. The other doctors suggested her to have hysterectomy. She said that Dr. Parker ordered some tests. After getting the test results, Dr. Parker did not think a surgery is necessary for her considering her age. He prescribed her some medicines and she has been doing good without a surgery since then. Before seeing Dr. Parker, I also went to see other doctors. They said that I have multiple fibroids, so I can only have either open abdominal surgery or hysterectomy if I feel my symptoms are bad. I really did not want to have these invasive procedures. I consulted with Dr. Parker. He explained in detail that my fibroids cause heavy-bleeding and may affect my fertility. Dr. Parker said that he can perform Laparoscopic… surgery to remove my fibroids. Then, I decided to have the surgery. However, before my surgery, a few issues need to be handled. One issue was that my insurance company denied the coverage of my surgery. Dr. Parker called the medical director of my insurance company and explained that my surgery is medically necessary. Later, I had questions about my appointments and I also needed some medical advices. Whenever I emailed Dr. Parker, he always replied me very quickly and helped me to solve these issues. It is my first time to have a surgery. I was nervous on the day of surgery. Dr. Parker, and all other doctors and nurses were very friendly and tried to comfort me. After the surgery, Dr. Parker called me to check whether I was doing ok on the next day which was Saturday. Dr. Parker performed my surgery very well. My pains after surgery were manageable and transient, much better than expected. The next day after surgery, I was able to walk around. If you live alone like me, you don’t need to worry that no one can look after you after Laparoscopic surgery. You just need to have somebody to pick you up after surgery and spend the first night with you because you may not feel great after anesthesia. Then, you will be able to live alone the next day. Dr. Parker is an expert in in the field of fibroids. He is very knowledgeable and he really cares about his patients. I have recommended him to one of my friends and I will continue doing it.

For years I was told by several GYNs (including a leading university) that I would have to get a hysterectomy if I wanted definitive treatment to remove my fibroids. Hysterectomy is very destructive so I researched several alternatives and in that search found Dr. Parker. He is regarded as one of the best in the world and has been a long-time pioneer and advocate of minimally invasive surgery and organ preservation. He was confident he could remove the four largest laparoscopically. In the end he removed eleven. The tumors totaled a mass of 15cm x 15cm x 8cm. I am very glad to not be carrying them around anymore and I feel so much better without them. Six hours after surgery I was able to take a 30 minute walk. One week after surgery I was going to the gym. Four weeks later I did a three mile run. I credit Dr. Parker for my recovery as surgery is only as good as the surgeon. I am excited to have my life back and for the first time in a long time, I finally feel like myself again.

As women and a nurse I want to say a big thank you to Dr. Parker who is an outstanding surgeon and have the individualized approach to each patient. I have had a large fibroid and was told by other surgeons that hysterectomy will be the safest choice, but it wasn't a greatest choice for me at all, that was not my choice! Dr. Parker was able to run some test ( blood test LHD, MRI, and hysteroscopy) and determine that laparoscopic myomectomy is acceptable and the way to go. The surgery was successful and I was able to return to work in 1 week! Thanks again to the exceptional knowledge Dr. Parker!

Dr. Parker recently treated me for multiple, large fibroids with a minimally invasive, laparoscopic myomectomy. I had seen a few other doctors who insisted I needed a full hysterectomy, however, Dr. Parker shared several options available. I chose to have surgery without full removal of my uterus. After a couple days, I was pain free and able to walk, move and I was back to work in only two weeks. I'd highly recommend him and encourage women to get a second opinion on fibroid surgical options.