Charles J. Parker,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Charles J. Parker, M. D., is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah, the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the George E. Whalen VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT. As a Hematologist, his clinical interests include paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, hemochromatosis and porphyria.
Dr. Parker received his MD from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He received training in medicine and Hematology from the North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill and Duke University. In the past, Dr. Parker served as President of the International Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Interest Group. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of The Hematologist.
For questions regarding Dr. Parker's practice, our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist/New Patient Coordinator at www.huntsmancancer.org or (801) 587-4630.
Clinical Locations
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Hematology Clinic801-585-2626
Veterans Administration Medical Center
801-585-2626
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Hematology/BMT |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.6/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.5/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.0/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2018
It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Parker.
UofU Patient
April 16, 2018
I always have a good experience with Dr. Parker. He checks on things that I may have a concern about. Such as when promacta is off patent.
UofU Patient
September 13, 2017
Excellent
UofU Patient
August 26, 2017
very thorough
UofU Patient
August 06, 2017
Very good and complete discussion with the intern/fellow and later the doctor
UofU Patient
April 02, 2017
Dr. Parker is an amazing doctor. If he ever retires, I will have a hard time finding a doctor to replace him. I have seen many doctors in my time but he is the best. He always knows what needs to be done and helps me so much. He is a very considerate and compassionate person and so intelligent.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2017
I was never worried, they took very good care of me and I could tell that this is what they do and had complete trust in them!
UofU Patient
November 02, 2016
Dr. Parker and the Resident were both very helpful, careful, and thorough. They provided detailed explanations of my concerns.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2016
treated very well and all my questions were answered to my satisfaction.
UofU Patient
October 17, 2016
I've had Dr. Voorhees a few years ago and he has always been a good doctor, and still is. I appreciated his time to help with anything I requested and answered my questions confidently. He's the best.
UofU Patient
October 09, 2016
honesty and care
UofU Patient
May 14, 2016
I didn't agree with how he handled things.
UofU Patient
March 31, 2016
I like Dr. Parker
UofU Patient
January 08, 2016
I appreciated Dr. Parker's consultation, but also that Vermille (?) was there as well. I still want/need to know how to spell his name so I can pronounce it. With Vermille's findings and report to Dr. Parker, I felt very confident in Dr. Parker's ability and knowledge base. Possibly losing his thought now and then . . . but overall, a very kind doctor and individual. I appreciated Vermille being present as well.
UofU Patient
December 06, 2015
Dr. Parker was friendly and seemed to care about my issues.
UofU Patient
October 03, 2015
Fellow was excellent; Dr. Parker was excellent.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2015
good
UofU Patient
July 28, 2015
would have liked to see the actual doctor a little longer
UofU Patient
July 11, 2015
I like Dr. Parker. He is a caring physician.
UofU Patient
March 17, 2015
Dr. Parker is a very professional and intelligent doctor. He is the best doctor I have ever had the opportunity to work with. He takes his time with you and makes sure you understand all he is telling you. He answers all my questions and is very caring and compassionate. He's also very respectful. I feel very fortunate to be working with Dr. Parker.
UofU Patient
July 19, 2014
I really like Dr Parker and his staff. He seems very genuine and caring. I have great confidence in his skills and knowledge.
UofU Patient
May 06, 2014
this was good and it may be due to the fact Dr. Parker remembers me...
UofU Patient
April 02, 2014
Dr. Parker is amazing and no matter how trivial the question or concern, he always spends the time and makes sure we understand and are confident of the care we are given and the medication and process we are using to control or cure my medical issues. He's a very caring and compassionate Dr.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2014
dDR Parker is a great doctor, very caring, and I feel as though I am in good hands.
UofU Patient
March 18, 2014
I'm glad that Dr. Parker was willing to do a more in-depth investigation into my problem and not just blow it off as others have done.
UofU Patient
November 25, 2013
Dr.Parker's interne assistant was particularly caring. She spent a considerable amount of time listening and discussing my related health issues. I was impressed with her manner and the way she spoke with me - showing a caring above and beyond. Dr. Parker, too, treated me as a friend as well as a patient. I left feeling that my health is important to both professionals.
UofU Patient
November 22, 2013
All my concerns were answered and taken care of. I felt very comfortable.
UofU Patient
November 05, 2013
Absolutely the BEST experience I've had with a care provider in many many years. Never felt rushed. They answer every question more than once. Made me feel important and cared for at a personal lever. Thank you!
UofU Patient
September 02, 2013
Doctor Parker is an excellent doctor and very caring.
UofU Patient
July 11, 2013
I felt that the three Doctors were talking among them selves and not including me. I was undergoing a blood draw in which the tech tried three times to get the blood, during the time the Doctors were trying to talk to me.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2013
Please note: My "fair" responses above concerned the initial (I assume resident or intern) provider who first spoke with us. His response to my questions was not clear - although it was long and detailed without really answering my questions in a way I could make sense of. The Provider with whom our appointment was scheduled was much better at explaining in terms that we could understand.
UofU Patient
February 20, 2013
Dr Parker is an extremely kind, knowledgable man, and always prompt. I like him!
UofU Patient
February 11, 2013
Wonderful!
UofU Patient
February 11, 2013
Dr Parker placed in my file instruction for future visits with my primary care midwife to include a blood draw so we can follow up the concern. This eliminates extra visits to his office. I will only need to be seen by one provider after a final visit in 6months if all appears normal.
UofU Patient
October 22, 2012
Dr. Parker gave me the time to absorb things and ask questions...will see him again soon
UofU Patient
August 13, 2012
This was my first experience with Dr. Parker and it was positive overall.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2012
Dr. Parker and Andrea Schindler took more time with me than any other health care provider at their levels has since I have been sick. They answered questions and I didn't feel that they were in a hurry to see other patients.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2012
Best doctor-patient relationship I've had since initial diagnosis.
UofU Patient
March 01, 2012
I liked Dr Parker the first time we met. He was kind and I felt as though I was in good hands with him.
UofU Patient
January 26, 2012
I had a really great experience. My Doctor was thorough and I really appreciated his expertise.
UofU Patient
January 10, 2012
I did not see a doctor today. I just had lab work done.
Charles J. Parker, MD, is a Professor of Medicine in the Divsion of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine, at theUniversity of Utah, the Huntsman Hospital and the George E. Whalen VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT. As a Hematologist, his research interests include paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), hemochromatosis and porphyria.
Dr. Charles Parker is a native North Carolinian and a graduate of the University of North Carolina where he was a Morehead Scholar. He received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1975. Dr. Parker trained in Internal Medicine at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill and completed a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Duke University. He was on the faculty at Duke from 1981-1984 after which he joined the faculty of the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Parker has a special interest in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), and he has authored more than 50 original articles, reviews and book chapters dealing with that subject. Dr. Parker has a national and international reputation in the field and served as President of the International PNH Interest Group. PNH is a type of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia that is associated with bone marrow failure, and as a result of investigation into the relationship between PNH and these processes, Dr. Parker has a special interest in acquired and congential bone marrow failure syndromes and in immune-mediated cytopenias including immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Dr. Parker also has a special interest in the porphyrias and in disorders of iron metabolism including hereditary hemochromatosis. Dr. Parker is currently Editor-in-Chief of The Hematologist, a publication of The American Society of Hematology.
Dr. Parker received his MD from University of North Carolina. He received training in medicine and Hematology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Duke University. In the past, Dr. Parker served as President of the International Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Interest Group. He is current a member of the Executive Council of that organizaton. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of The Hematologist.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-585-2626
Veterans Administration Medical Center
801-585-2626
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Hematology/BMT |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) |
Research Interests
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
Education History
| Fellowship | Duke University Medical Center Hematology/Oncology Fellow |
| Residency | North Carolina Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine Resident |
| Internship | North Carolina Memorial Hospital Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of North Carolina Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | University of North Carolina English A.B. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
Review
- Parker CJ (2012). Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. [Review]. Curr Opin Hematol, 19(3), 141-8.
- Parker, CJ (2011). Complement and hematology. [Review]. The Hematologist, 8(1), 5.
- Parker CJ (2011). Management of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in the era of complement inhibitory therapy. [Review]. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program, 2011, 21-9.
Book Chapter
- Parker CJ (2017). Complement and PNH. In Kanakura Y, Kinoshita T, Nishimura J (Eds.), Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: From Bench to Bedside (pp. 67-95). Tokyo: Springer Japan.
- Parker CJ (2015). Complement for the Clinician. In Brodsky R (Ed.), Complement-mediated Hemolytic Anemias, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America. Philadelphia: Elsevier.
- Parker CJ (2015). Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. In Kaushansky K, Lichtman M, Kipps T, Prchal J, Seligsohn U (Eds.), Williams Hematology (9th Edition). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
- Parker CJ, Ware RE (2014). Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. In Orkin S, Nathan G, Ginsburg D, Look AT, Fisher D, Lux S (Eds.), Nathan and Oski's Hematology and Oncology of Infancy and Childhood (8th Edition). Philadelphia: Elsevier.
- Parker CJ, Ware RE (2013). Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. In Greer JP, Arber DA, Glader B, List A, Means RT, Paraskevas F, Rodgers G, Foester J (Eds.), Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology (13th Edition). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Parker, CJ and Ware, RE (2013). Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. In Greer J, Arber D, Glader B, List A, Means R, Paraskevas F, Rodgers G, Foerster J (Eds.), Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology (13th Ed, pp. 785-808). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.