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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 Clinic

801-585-2626

Fax: (801) 585-0309

1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT  84112
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Sugar House Health Center

801-581-2000

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT  84106
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Veterans Administration Medical Center

Fax: (801) 583-9624

500 S Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT  84149

Specialties

  • Porphyria
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
  • Benign Hematology
  • Hematology/BMT

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor
Academic Divisions Hematology/BMT
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

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.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.5/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.6/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.5/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.3/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.6/ 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 October 28, 2022
Sugar House Health Center

5 out of 5 stars

I feel that the care I received from Gretchen and Dr Parker was excellent. It has helped me relax about the laboratory abnormality and, also, motivate me to take even better care of my health.

UofU Patient October 01, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

1 out of 5 stars

The doctor ordered a few more blood tests and a urine test. The doctor said his services were no longer needed when they came back normal.

UofU Patient June 11, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Good experience.

UofU Patient June 11, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

The notes on my visit was disappointing. If you can compare past notes and summaries this had nothing

UofU Patient May 26, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Communicated well w/ PA and junior (?) Dr. Seemed as though Dr Parker was annoyed by my visit. Had his hand on the doorknob the entire time. I'll be very happy to see his colleague, Dr Kelsey Bonar (?) , again anytime.

UofU Patient April 25, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Excellent facility also.

UofU Patient March 28, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

1 out of 5 stars

I would not recommend Dr. Parker to anyone.

UofU Patient March 13, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

1 out of 5 stars

Didn't answer any of my questions. Told me nothing was wrong and sent me out.

UofU Patient February 08, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

1 out of 5 stars

We feel that he just wasn't straightforward with us. And didn't do anything to prepare for the visit

UofU Patient January 09, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very Thourghow

UofU Patient December 05, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I thought I he PA Kara was awesome! Super friendly and personable. Dr. Parker was very kind as well. Very quiet. I trust his knowledge. I would have e felt more comfortable had he sat down. I felt awkward looking up at him. Otherwise, my visit was quick and he was very nice.

UofU Patient October 25, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

As mine is an on-going condition, we simply monitored my current status - noting little change or reason for alarm. All my questions were addressed to my complete satisfaction.

UofU Patient August 01, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

Dr Parker's NP/PA was very kind and explained a lot to me about what was going on. However, when Dr Parker himself came in, he was barely in there for even 2 minutes and didn't explain anything to me! Just said that the blood work I came in for wasn't concerning, it may just be "my normal." Then he ordered extra blood tests, but he didn't give any other explanation as to why or the risks of my levels being abnormal. He just said that they would contact me the next day, which didn't happen. Anyway, thank you to Dr Parker's NP/PA for helping me out and for being so kind!

UofU Patient July 24, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

My care providers did their best to allay any concerns, I may have. The unanswered segments do not apply at this time. I feel assured they will be diligent in trying to obtain a diagnoses.

UofU Patient July 18, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Always very good and I and my family are always happy with thier care for me

UofU Patient May 25, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

UofU Patient May 24, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

need injection shots, nothing on the risks talked about

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 http://www.huntsmancancer.org or (801) 587-4630.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor
Academic Divisions Hematology/BMT
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

Research Interests

  • Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders

Education History

Fellowship Duke University Medical Center
Hematology/Oncology
Fellow, 1981
Residency North Carolina Memorial Hospital
Internal Medicine
Resident, 1978
Internship North Carolina Memorial Hospital

Intern, 1976
Professional Medical University of North Carolina
Medicine
M.D., 1975
Undergraduate University of North Carolina
English
A.B., 1970

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Farrell CP, Nicolas G, Desnick RJ, Parker CJ, Lamoril J, Gouya L, Karim Z, Tchernitchko D, Chen B, Puy H, Phillips JD (2021). ABCB6 Polymorphisms are not Overly Represented in Patients with Porphyria. Blood Adv.
  2. Abou-Ismail MY, Prchal JT, Deininger MW, Parker CJ, Lim MY (2021). Anticoagulation management post-transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in portal hypertension associated with myeloproliferative neoplasms. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis, 32, 578-583.
  3. Thiagarajan P, Parker CJ, Prchal JT (2021). How Do Red Blood Cells Die? Front Physiol, 12, 655393.
  4. Parker CJ, Desnick RJ, Bissel MD, Bloomer JR, Singal A, Gouya L, Puy H, Anderson KE, Balwani M, Phillips JD (2019). Results of a pilot study of isoniazid in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria. Mol Genet Metab, 128(3), 309-313.
  5. Singal AK, Parker C, Bowden C, Thapar M, Liu L, McGuire BM (2014). Liver transplantation in the management of porphyria. Hepatology, 60(3), 1082-9.
  6. Swierczek SI, Piterkova L, Jelinek J, Agarwal N, Hammoud S, Wilson A, Hickman K, Parker CJ, Cairns BR, Prchal JT (2012). Methylation of AR locus does not always reflect X chromosome inactivation state. Blood, 119(13), e100-9.
  7. Ahmed KB, Warner SL, Chen A, Gourley ES, Liu X, Vankayalapati H, Nussenzveig R, Prchal JT, Bearss DJ, Parker CJ (2010). In vitro and in vivo characterization of SGI-1252, a small molecule inhibitor of JAK2. Exp Hematol, 39(1), 14-25.
  8. Parker CJ, Brodsky RA, Levine JE (2009). Treatment versus transplant for challenging hematologic disorders. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant, 15(1 Suppl), 72-8.
  9. Parker CJ, Janatova J, Weis JH (2000). Preface. Immunopharmacology, 49(1-2), 99-100.
  10. Bohnsack JF, Widjaja K, Ghazizadeh S, Rubens CE, Hillyard DR, Parker CJ, Albertine KH, Hill HR (1997). A role for C5 and C5a-ase in the acute neutrophil response to group B streptococcal infections. J Infect Dis, 175(4), 847-55.
  11. Liu L, Murray DK, Dameron CT, Parker CJ, Rodgers GM (1997). Biochemical characterization of procoagulant albumin. Thromb Res, 85(5), 399-411.
  12. Gubler DB, Ahlstrom CR, Liu L, Zhou JF, Parker CJ, Rodgers GM (1995). Procoagulant albumin increases vascular endothelial cell prostacyclin secretion. Thromb Haemost, 74(6), 1573-7.
  13. Grosset A, Liu L, Parker CJ, Rodgers GM (1994). Bioassay of procoagulant albumin in human plasma. Thromb Res, 75(5), 551-8.
  14. Tomita A, Radike EL, Parker CJ (1993). Isolation of erythrocyte membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis type II. Identification as glycophorin A. J Immunol, 151(6), 3308-23.
  15. Gubler DB, Wilson BD, Parker CJ, Rodgers GM (1993). Regulation of endothelial cell protein C activation and fibrinolysis by procoagulant albumin. Thromb Res, 70(6), 459-69.
  16. Ezzell JL, Parker CJ (1992). Cell-surface regulation of the human alternative pathway of complement. Sheep but not rabbit erythrocytes express factor I-dependent cofactor activity. Scand J Immunol, 36(1), 79-87.
  17. Bohnsack JF, Zhou XN, Gustin JN, Rubens CE, Parker CJ, Hill HR (1992). Bacterial evasion of the antibody response: human IgG antibodies neutralize soluble but not bacteria-associated group B streptococcal C5a-ase. J Infect Dis, 165(2), 315-21.
  18. Holguin MH, Martin CB, Bernshaw NJ, Parker CJ (1992). Analysis of the effects of activation of the alternative pathway of complement on erythrocytes with an isolated deficiency of decay accelerating factor. J Immunol, 148(2), 498-502.
  19. Bohnsack JF, Zhou XN, Williams PA, Cleary PP, Parker CJ, Hill HR (1991). Purification of the proteinase from group B streptococci that inactivates human C5a. Biochim Biophys Acta, 1079(2), 222-8.
  20. Janatova J, Cheung AK, Parker CJ (1991). Biomedical polymers differ in their capacity to activate complement. Complement Inflamm, 8(2), 61-9.
  21. Lassiter HA, Speranza MJ, Hall RT, Meade V, Christensen RD, Parker CJ (1990). Complement C3 deposition onto bacteria by neonatal serum is not enhanced after the infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin. J Perinatol, 10(1), 27-31.
  22. Parker CJ, Bernshaw NJ, Wilcox LA (1990). Analysis of the binding of human C3b to glycoproteins on rabbit and sheep erythrocytes. Complement Inflamm, 7(1), 1-17.
  23. Cheung AK, Parker CJ, Wilcox L (1989). Effects of two types of cobra venom factor on porcine complement activation and pulmonary artery pressure. Clin Exp Immunol, 78(2), 299-306.
  24. Lassiter HA, Christensen RD, Parker CJ (1989). Immunologic regulation of E. coli K1 by serum from neonatal rats is enhanced following intraperitoneal administration of human IgG. J Infect Dis, 159(3), 518-25.
  25. Parker CJ, Stone OL, Bernshaw NJ (1989). Characterization of the enhanced susceptibility of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria erythrocytes to complement-mediated hemolysis initiated by cobra venom factor. J Immunol, 142(1), 208-16.
  26. Hill HR, Bohnsack JF, Morris EZ, Augustine NH, Parker CJ, Cleary PP, Wu JT (1988). Group B streptococci inhibit the chemotactic activity of the fifth component of complement. J Immunol, 141(10), 3551-6.
  27. Whatley RE, Lewis MS, Zimmerman GA, McIntyre TM, Parker CJ, Stevens DL, Prescott SM (1988). The regulation of synthesis of platelet-activating factor by endothelial cells. Chest, 93(3 Suppl), 110S-111S.

Review

  1. Parker CJ (2012). Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. [Review]. Curr Opin Hematol, 19(3), 141-8.
  2. 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.
  3. Parker, CJ (2011). Complement and hematology. [Review]. 8(1), 5.

Book Chapter

  1. Parker CJ (2017). Complement and PNH. In Kanakura Y, Kinoshita T, Nishimura J (Eds.), Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: From Bench to Bedside (pp. 67-98). Tokyo: Springer Japan KK.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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