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Dr. Richard Parker, MD

Dr. Richard Parker, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Parker, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Denver, CO and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1968. He is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's. He is not accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

1601 E 19th Ave Ste 5000 Denver, CO 80218

Make an Appointment

(303) 226-4650

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Parker specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Parker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parker

4.8

32 ratings, 11 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Maureen C. in Lafayette, CO – Mar 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Denver, CO – Feb 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Brad Spears in Denver – Jan 22, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Sandy in Denver – Jan 02, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Jerry Lorenz in Canon City, CO – Nov 11, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Roger in Golden, Co – Aug 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Fern Oliner in Denver, CO – May 15, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Martha Carter in Burlington, CO. – May 09, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Parker, CO – Feb 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Sheryl Brenn in Colby, KS – Jan 23, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Dave M. in Denver, CO – Jan 18, 2017
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biography

Dr. Richard Parker is board-certified in general, thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. He completed his fellowship in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Colorado and his postgraduate fellowship in cardiovascular surgery from...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

  • Cardiology

  • Cardiovascular Surgery

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  • Mayo Clinic (rochester)

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Colorado

    Residency Hospital

  • Denver Health

    Internship Hospital

  • Denver Health Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1969

  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1968
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Cardiovascular Surgical Prof LLC1601 E 19th Ave Ste 5000 Denver, CO 80218
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Oklahoma Transplant Physicians LLC4900 S Monaco St Ste 210 Denver, CO 80237
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

    1719 E 19th Ave
    Denver, CO 80218
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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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

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

    3% higher than the national average

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