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Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Sugar House Health Center
1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City
,
UT
84106
Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
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Patient Rating
4.9
/5
( out of
64 reviews
)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | History of Science & Medicine - Yale University | B.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - University of California, San Francisco | Resident |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - University of California, San Francisco | Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | Hematology and Oncology - University of California, San Francisco | Fellow |
| Fellowship | T32 Aging Research - University of California, San Francisco | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Hammoud AO, Wilde N, Gibson M, Parks A, Carrell DT, Meikle AW (2008). Male obesity and alteration in sperm parameters. Fertil Steril, 90(6), 2222-5.
- Cohen AB, Parks AL, Whitson HE, Zieman S, Brown CJ, Boyd C, Covinsky KE, Steinman MA (2021). Succeeding in Aging Research During the Pandemic: Strategies for Fellows and Junior Faculty. J Am Geriatr Soc, 69(1), 8-11.
- Parks AL, Fang MC (2017). Scoring Systems for Estimating the Risk of Anticoagulant-Associated Bleeding. Semin Thromb Hemost, 43(5), 514-524.
- Parks AL, Auerbach AD, Schnipper JL, Anstey JE, Sterken DG, Hecht TEH, Fang MC, Hospital Medicine Reengineering Network (HOMERuN). (2020). COVID-19 coagulopathy and thrombosis: Analysis of hospital protocols in response to the rapidly evolving pandemic. Thromb Res, 196, 355-358.
- Parks AL, McWhirter RM, Evason K, Kelley RK (2015). Cases of spontaneous tumor regression in hepatobiliary cancers: implications for immunotherapy? J Gastrointest Cancer, 46(2), 161-5.
- Stern RJ, Parks AL (2016). Teaching High-Value Care on Rounds: Modeling Moderation. JAMA Intern Med, 176(2), 262-3.
- Parks AL, Auerbach AD, Schnipper JL, Bertram A, Jeon SY, Boyle B, Fang MC, Gadrey SM, Siddiqui ZK, Brotman DJ, Hospital Medicine Reengineering Network (HOMERuN (2022). Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention and diagnosis in COVID-19: Practice patterns and outcomes at 33 hospitals. PloS one, 17(5), e0266944.
- Fang MC, Go AS, Prasad PA, Zhou HX, Parks AL, Fan D, Portugal C, Sung SH, Reynolds (2022). Health-related quality of life associated with warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants in venous thromboembolism. Thrombosis research, 216, 97-102.
- Parks AL, Incze M (2022). What Can At-home Genetic Tests Tell Me About My Health?. JAMA internal medicine, 182(6), 691.
- Parks AL, Jeon SY, Boscardin WJ, Steinman MA, Smith AK, Covinsky KE, Fang MC, Shah S (2022). Long-term functional outcomes and mortality after hospitalization for extracranial hemorrhage. Journal of hospital medicine, 17(4), 235-242.
- Fang MC, Reynolds K, Tabada GH, Prasad PA, Sung SH, Parks AL, Garcia E, Portugal C, Fan D, Pai AP, Go A (2023). Assessment of the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Nonhospitalized Patients With COVID-19. JAMA network open, 6(3), e232338.
- Litt HK, Parks AL, Velazquez A (2023). Blood Clots, or Thrombosis, in Patients With Cancer. JAMA oncology,
- de Jong CMM, de Wit K, Black SA, Gwozdz AM, Masias C, Parks AL, Robert-Ebadi H, Talerico R, Woller SC, Klok F (2023). Use of patient-reported outcome measures in patients with venous thromboembolism: communication from the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Predictive and Diagnostic Variables in Thrombotic Disease. Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis,
- Parks AL, Stevens S (2023). In intermediate- or high-risk PE, catheter-directed thrombolysis is linked to reduced mortality vs. systemic thrombolysis or anticoagulation. Annals of internal medicine,
- Parks AL, Stevens S (2023). NSAIDs and hormonal contraceptives are linked to VTE in women with no previous thrombotic disease. Annals of internal medicine, 176(12), JC143.
- Parks AL, Fazili M, Aston V, Porter TF, Branch DW, Woller SC, Snow GL, Stevens S (2023). Excluding pregnancy-associated deep vein thrombosis with whole-leg ultrasound. Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis, 7(7), 102202.
- Parks AL, Slager SL, Cizik AM, Fang MC, Supiano MA, Katz PP, Witt D (2025). The impact of anticoagulant-related bleeding on quality of life: Development of a novel measure based on perspectives from older adults. PloS one, 20(1), e0316796.
- Curd BC, Zubrick C, Brown CJC, Sorweid MK, Dehoney SB, Anzai Y, Minoshima S, Parks AL, Frost N (2026). Real-world experience with lecanemab therapy for Alzheimer's disease in the Intermountain West. Alzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 18(1), e70251.
- Parks AL, Lykken JM, Rieu-Werden ML, Ko D, Kim DH, Fang MC, Greenberg SM, Witt DM, Supiano MA, Shah S (2026). Risk of New Indications for Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics in People With Cognitive Impairment: Implications for Anti-Amyloid Therapy. Neurology, 106(2), e214489.
- Luo L, Parks AL, Oh G, Berry SD, Mitchell SL, Kim DH, Shah SJ, Ko (2026). Patterns of Oral Anticoagulant Use in Atrial Fibrillation Following Transition to Long-Term Care. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 74(1), 265-268.
- Parks AL, Jenkins SL, Vazquez SR, Swenson E, Lim MY, Moser KA, Witt D (2026). The clot cases conference: a proposed model to enhance multidisciplinary thrombosis care. Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis, 59(1), 161-166.
- Talerico R, de Wit K, Barco S, Bonorino J, Uil CD, Kraemer CE, Germini F, Iding A, Jones A, Konstantinides S, Masias C, Parks AL, Robert-Ebadi H, Tritschler T, Vedovati MC, Vinson DR, Woller SC, Klok F (2025). Evidence-based risk stratification of patients with acute pulmonary embolism: communication from the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Predictive and Diagnostic Variables in Thrombotic Disease. Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis,
- Mahajan A, Parekh A, Dodge LE, Chan A, Cermak A, Martins de Oliveira Filho C, Li A, Parks AL, Schaefer JK, Bernal AG, Tefera L, Chaturvedi S, May JE, Lake L, Angelini DE, Patell (2025). Surveying patients' experiences and perspectives on venous thromboembolism: gaps and opportunities in health delivery. Blood vessels, thrombosis & hemostasis, 2(4), 100081.
- Barnett B, Patell R, Angelini D, Tefera L, Schaefer JK, Li A, Bernal AG, Chaturvedi S, Mahajan A, Lake L, May J, Parks A (2025). Patient-centered management of heavy menstrual bleeding while on anticoagulation: A survey study. European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology, 313, 114650.
- Parks AL, Thacker A, Dohan D, Gomez LAR, Gale SA, Johnson KG, Ritchie CS, Shah SJ, Paladino (2025). Characterizing clinician communication with patients about lecanemab: A qualitative study of clinicians across seven academic medical centers. Alzheimer's & dementia (New York, N. Y.), 11(3), e70150.
- Parks AL, Thacker A, Dohan D, Gomez LAR, Ritchie CS, Paladino J, Shah S (2025). A qualitative study of people with Alzheimer's disease in a memory clinic considering lecanemab treatment. Journal of Alzheimer's disease, 105(2), 494-504.
Review
- Parks AL, Fang MC (2016). Anticoagulation in Older Adults with Multimorbidity. [Review]. Clin Geriatr Med, 32, (2), 331-46.
- Parks AL, Fang M (2023). Periprocedural Anticoagulation. Annals of internal medicine, 176(4), ITC49-ITC64.
- Parks AL, Frankel DS, Kim DH, Ko D, Kramer DB, Lydston M, Fang MC, Shah S (2024). Management of atrial fibrillation in older adults. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 386, e076246.
- Parks AL, Stevens SM, Woller S (2024). Anticoagulant therapy in renal insufficiency theme: Anticoagulation in complex situations. Thrombosis research, 241, 109097.
- Parks A (2024). Anticoagulation at the end of life: whether, when, and how to treat. Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program, 2024(1), 348-354.
- Liu Y, Parks A (2025). Diagnosis and Management of Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance: A Review. JAMA internal medicine, 185(4), 450-456.
Book Chapter
- Parks AL, Andreadis C, Damon (2021). Blood Disorders .
- Parks AL, Stevens Hereditary Thrombophilias :Pathophysiology, Interpretation and Indications for Testing.
Commentary
- Parks AL, Kohlwes RJ (2018). Refining Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Hospitalized Patients. J Gen Intern Med, 33(1), 6.
- Parks AL, Redberg RF (2017). Women in Medicine and Patient Outcomes: Equal Rights for Better Work? JAMA Intern Med, 177(2), 161.
- Parks AL, Redberg RF (2016). Comparing Non-Vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants: Where We Are Now. JAMA Intern Med, 176(11), 1672.
- Parks AL, O'Malley PG (2016). From Choosing Wisely to Practicing Value-More to the Story. JAMA Intern Med, 176(10), 1571-1572.
- Parks AL, Covinsky KE (2016). Anticoagulation in the Very Old. JAMA Intern Med, 176(8), 1184.
- Redberg RF, Parks AL, Rubin J (2021). Persistent Gender Pay Gaps in Medicine: What Is Good for the Goose Is Better for the Gander's Paycheck. JAMA internal medicine, 181(9), 1164.
- Parks AL, Covinsky K (2021). Anticoagulation at the End of Life: Time for a Rational Framework. JAMA internal medicine, 181(8), 1123.
- Parks AL, Redberg R (2017). Dabigatran Compared With Rivaroxaban vs Warfarin-Reply. JAMA internal medicine, 177(5), 744.
- Parks AL, O'Malley P (2017). Applying Academic Detailing and Process Change to Promote Choosing Wisely-Reply. JAMA internal medicine, 177(2), 283.
Case Report
- Han HJ, Parks AL, Shah MP, Hsu G, Santhosh (2022). An Elusive Seizure. The Neurohospitalist, 12(1), 188-194.
Editorial
- Incze MA, Parks AL, Stern R (2022). Teaching a Deeper Understanding of the Medical Literature. Journal of general internal medicine, 38(4), 1-2.
- Litt HK, Parks AL, Velazquez A Blood Clots, or Thrombosis, in Patients with Cancer.
- Parks A (2024). A sobering reminder and call to action: Preventing inpatient deaths from pulmonary emboli with a wraparound strategy. Journal of hospital medicine,
- Parks A (2026). Rethinking the threshold: Timing matters in red blood cell transfusions during hospitalization. Journal of hospital medicine, 21(2), 218-219.
Letter
- Chan A, Chrysafi P, Angelini D, Schaefer JK, Li A, Chaturvedi S, Mahajan A, Leben T, May J, Lake L, Patell R, Bernal AG, Parks A (2025). An international survey of clinician recommendations for physical activity after venous thromboembolism. Thrombosis research, 255, 109478.
Abstract
- Parks AL, Kambhampati S, Fakhri B, Andreadis C, Gray L, Wong SW, Shah N, Fang MC (2021). Incidence, management and outcomes of arterial and venous thrombosis after chimeric antigen receptor modified T cells for B cell lymphoma and multiple myeloma. [Abstract]. Leuk Lymphoma, 62(4), 1003-1006.
- Parks AL, Jeon SY, Boscardin WJ, Steinman MA, Smith AK, Fang MC, Shah SJ (2021). Long-term individual and population functional outcomes in older adults with atrial fibrillation. [Abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc, 69, 1570-1578.
- Brondfield S, Mulvey CK, Parks AL, et al (2021). Got Stage Fright? A Fellow-Led Initiative to Improve Cancer Staging Documentation. . International journal of cancer,
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Parks AL, Fang M (2018). Web M&M: Isolated Clot, Real Error.
Caring, knowledgable, friendly. Explains things thoroughly in a way patient understood issues.
Very pleased with my visit. She and her team were kind, very positive. I'm sure they saw many people that day but they made me feel like I was their only priority while I was there.
Dr. Parks prescribed a new medication for me, but she didn't tell me she was doing so, nor why I needed it.
An amazing, very knowedgable, kind Dr. Appreciate her willingness to discuss and help me with my complicated heath matters.
Always the best!
Dr Parks is the best example of a great specialist: well trained, well informed and informative, as well as warm and listening. Highest marks
She did work with me on virtual visits, instead of in-person visits. I'd suggest that Farmington clinic hire more Hematology doctors for the people in Northern Utah and Salt Lake and south go to Sugarhouse Clinic.
Dr Parks is consistently outstanding!
The University Healthcare hematology team is very lucky to have Dr. Parks on their staff. She is a very caring doctor that will listen to your concerns and explain in detail what you need to know. I would highly recommend Dr. Parks if you are needing a hematologist.
An excellent caring physician. Her treatment of my condition has been successfully administered thanks to her knowledge and care in monitoring me while I continue with the required treatment.
Very compassionate and thorough doctor. Was so glad I made the drive from Jackson to see her. Well worth it. She listened to my needs and she addressed any concerns and listened to any questions I had.
Simply the best!
Dr. Parks is very kind and she listened to what I had to say. She clearly explained a plan of action and treated me like a person who mattered.
Dr. Parks took spectacular care of me during my pregnancy and now beyond. My symptoms were new and scary to me, but I have felt all along as though I have been in excellent hands. She is obviously extremely sharp and knowledgeable and makes realistic suggestions and assertive treatment plans that help me feel secure. She has earned my utmost trust and respect and I am so glad she is my doctor.
Caring about her patients
Very Good
Dr. Anna Parks is excellent very professional, smart and very compasionate and caring provider.
Dr Parks is consistently excellent!
Dr. Park is knowledgeable courteous and polite. A physician of her caliber is difficult to find.
The U of U Hemotology Dept. is fortunate to have Dr. Parks on their staff. She is a very caring, thoughtful, and knowledgeable physician. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is needing an outstanding physician.
One of the most caring doctors I have ever had. I am blessed to have her on my team. Thank you Dr Parks!
Concerned, professional
A wonderful Physician with impeccable credentials. Compassionate and explained my condition and treatment plan and options. Resourced with her team and other experts in the field to come up with an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Respectful and responded immediately to my urgent condition and marshalled the help I needed.
A wonderful doctor. Brought together all the testing, admission to the hospital, and procedures necessary to diagnose my condition. This was an urgent matter and Dr. Parks and her team did an unbelievable job in getting everything I needed. She is compassionate and extremely knowledgeable and explains everything beautifully and her team are careful listeners to my needs. I have full confidence in them
Dr Parks is personable and professional. Excellent provider.
I love Dr Parks! She is very kind and listens to me. I highly recommend her when seeking care.
Dr. Anna Parks and her staff are wonderful to work with. I would recommend Dr. Parks if you are wanting a Hematologist who is very knowledgeable in her profession , cares very much about her patients and is a joy to have as my doctor.
Dr Parks and her team are top notch! I could not be happier with the care I have received from her and her team.
Dr. Parks was very thorough, attentive, caring and explained everything clearly.
I feel like she was very interested that I should get the best care
Very knowledgeable & thorough. Takes her time explaining everything to you & the reasoning for the plan of action.
Very pleasant!!
Anna Parks is awesome. She was informative and friendly and made sure I understood what was going on, what my options were and what to do moving forward.
Dr. Parks is fantastic to work with as my Hematologist. I would gladly recommend her to others.
Dr. Parks is one of the kindest physicians I have ever met.
I'm am so lucky to have her on this journey. And her staff is amazing!!!
Dr Parks is simply the best!!
Dr Parks is AWESOME! She is very knowledgeable and I can tell she cares about me.
Highly recommend her to my family and friends!
If you are needing a Hematologist it would be well worth making an appointment to visit with Dr. Anna Parks
Dr Parks is the best!!
Knowledgeable and caring. Easy to talk to and thorough. Very satisfied.
Trusting doctor!!!! Have told others!!!
Did a very good job at explaining my problems.
Incredible doctor. Takes great pride in making sure to figure out your diagnosis and find the best path forward. Their care is 2nd to none!!
Love her, wonderful doctor
I thought Dr Parks was a breath of fresh air. She tried to put a positive perspective on a possibility difficult situation. There are no absolutes yet just possibilities and we will do our best to understand what is going on with my body.
Dr. Parks is an educated professional that has her patients well being the priority. Going out of her way to ensure her patients thrive and survive.
Very caring and thorough with her approach to the solutions to the the blood work
A big thank you to you and your staff for seeing me yesterday. It indicates how important the University Hospital vale's its patients. Thank you!
Dr. Parks is knowledgable with up-to-date approaches to care. She is extremely easy to talk with and treats me as a valuable patient emphasizing collaborative approaches to my care.
Anna L Parks was outstanding. She did not rush through my appointment. The time she took to examine and discuss my health concerns was beyond my expectations.
Dr. Anna Parks has been wonderful with the way she has handled my situation and how knowledgeable she is with my health problem. I would highly recommend Dr. Parks for anyone who is wanting a physician in her field of Hemotology
She listens and explains things perfectly so you can understand and doesn't judge like other doctors I've been to
Actually, to early for the 'care' question to be relevant
Dr. Parks was awesome, she explained everything thoroughly and helped me understand everything she was talking about and included me in my healthcare decisions.
Dr. Anna Parks MD. is very nice, knowledgeable, and thorough. Thank you!!
She listens to you
Genuine. Highly intelligent. Established a great rapport. She answered most questions before I could even ask them.
Connection
Dr. Parks has gone above and beyond in her care for me. She has always been understanding, concerned, knowledgeble and patient. She called me personally to tell me my diagnosis on a Friday evening. Very considerate.
Shes the ultimate professional, yet very personable and obviously concerned about my wellbeing.
Very knowledgeable about my situation. Explained in detail about my condition and moving forward after the blood tests. very caring person whom I would trust with any care I needed! Thank you very much Dr. Parks!
Dr Parks went out if her way to help me. She explained what was going on in a way that made sense to us.
Amazing provider. Listens and involves you in your treatment plan. Makes sure to explain things well and treats you with respect.
Dr Parks is the utlimate professional and a very comforting people person.
She is the best!! I trust her and I know she has my best interest at heart.
Loved her staff