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Dr. Parks earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 1984. He completed an internship in general surgery and then a four-year residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in 1989 at the Medical College of Georgia. A native of Atlanta, Dr. Parks moved to Marietta, Ga., in 1989 and has been in practice in the area ever since. He is board certified in otolaryngology.
Dr. Parks is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a diplomat of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and a member of the Medical Association of Georgia, the Cobb County Medical Society and the Georgia Otolaryngology Society. He has served as the chairman of Wellstar Health System's cancer program, the chief of staff of Wellstar Paulding Hospital, the chief of the otolaryngology section of Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and as a member of the Wellstar Health System Medical Affairs Committee. Dr. Parks is married and has two children.
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - ENT
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Airway Problems
Ear Disorders
Nasal and Sinus Disorders
Nasal Surgery
Sinus Infection
Sinus Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 212 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Parks is a great doctor would highly recommend him to others.
September 8, 2024
5
Good man
September 6, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a wonderful person and an even better doctor. He shows concern and listens so that you know you have been heard. I have been seeing him for 20+ years and have recommended him to friends to love him as well. You are lucky if you have him as your doctor.
September 4, 2024
5
I have already recommended Dr. Parks to two people, my dentist and a colleague. The office staff and professionals are top notch!
August 31, 2024
5
I have been going to Dr. Parks for a number of years following a surgery he performed on me and have the upmost confident in him. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an ENT.
August 30, 2024
5
Please don't ever let Dr. David Parks retire. He is the greatest!!!
August 25, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a very trustworthy physician. I have been seeing him for 10 years. Very knowledgeable.
August 25, 2024
5
The staff was very pleasant and helpful. I was impressed with Dr Parks. I got the information I needed and will be scheduling a procedure with him. Even though he got called to the ER with an urgent situation during my visit, he was calm and apologetic that he had to go. I had gotten everything I needed and appreciated his calm demeanor.
August 17, 2024
5
Dr Parks is so kind and patient.
August 19, 2024
5
The front office was very professional and personal at the same time. Everyone that I came in contact with was very courteous. Dr Parks as always is very knowledgeable as well as courteous and he listens to you. I am pleased with my visit and interaction with everyone
August 8, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is amazing and so is his staff.
August 8, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is one of the most helpful and kind doctors we have ever visited. He is always so personable and warm as well as knowledgeable and gifted at explaining issues. I wish all drs were more like him!!
August 5, 2024
5
Dr Parks was very helpful making sense of a number of symptoms which point to a possible need at some point to explore the need for additional esophagus surgery. Very helpful.
July 25, 2024
5
Greeting was just right, Dr Parks is the best!!
July 20, 2024
5
Dr Parks took time to listen to my concerns and gave me his through 2nd opinion. I was extremely glad I went to him for help. He gave me a clear plan for my issue. So thankful!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks was professional and answered all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family or friends.
June 28, 2024
5
Excellent, efficient staff. On time! Dr. Parks I had a relationship with from surgeries in the 90's. Very, very pleased with his office & staff which were new to me.
June 28, 2024
5
Always! Wonderful to meet with Dr. Parks? He is gracious, kind and well mannered. Looking forward for my next visit with him.
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great
June 27, 2024
5
Everyone friendly and explained things clearly. Very professional in every way!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff are the best.
June 21, 2024
5
Both doctors read my history, analyzed my results, listened and were responsive to my concerns. They knew what I am up against and empathic, with ideas on how I can manage it. I am thankful for their help.
June 21, 2024
5
I was impressed with the staff, their professionalism, the friendly, attentiveness & definitely Dr. Parks, very knowledgeable & a carrying attitude, makes me feel like an old friend. A really nice person.
June 17, 2024
5
It was a great and informative appointment. Thank you.
June 9, 2024
5
It was nice meeting Dr Parks for the first time, he showed real concerns for my care, and for that I am grateful.
June 8, 2024
5
Very kind nurses and Dr seems very knowledgeable and listens well. I had a nasal scope done on my first visit & Dr Parks was extremely careful & gentle constantly checking to make sure I was OK. I really liked Dr. Parks the minute I met him. He seems very genuine and caring and was very easy to talk to.
June 7, 2024
5
Could not be better!
May 31, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff excellent
May 30, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best ENT doctor that I have ever had in my life!!!
May 30, 2024
5
Everyone is so courteous and Dr. Parks is just admirable in his discussions with you.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a great doctor would highly recommend him to others.
September 8, 2024
5
Good man
September 6, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a wonderful person and an even better doctor. He shows concern and listens so that you know you have been heard. I have been seeing him for 20+ years and have recommended him to friends to love him as well. You are lucky if you have him as your doctor.
September 4, 2024
5
I have already recommended Dr. Parks to two people, my dentist and a colleague. The office staff and professionals are top notch!
August 31, 2024
5
I have been going to Dr. Parks for a number of years following a surgery he performed on me and have the upmost confident in him. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an ENT.
August 30, 2024
5
Please don't ever let Dr. David Parks retire. He is the greatest!!!
August 25, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a very trustworthy physician. I have been seeing him for 10 years. Very knowledgeable.
August 25, 2024
5
The staff was very pleasant and helpful. I was impressed with Dr Parks. I got the information I needed and will be scheduling a procedure with him. Even though he got called to the ER with an urgent situation during my visit, he was calm and apologetic that he had to go. I had gotten everything I needed and appreciated his calm demeanor.
August 17, 2024
5
Dr Parks is so kind and patient.
August 19, 2024
5
The front office was very professional and personal at the same time. Everyone that I came in contact with was very courteous. Dr Parks as always is very knowledgeable as well as courteous and he listens to you. I am pleased with my visit and interaction with everyone
August 8, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is amazing and so is his staff.
August 8, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is one of the most helpful and kind doctors we have ever visited. He is always so personable and warm as well as knowledgeable and gifted at explaining issues. I wish all drs were more like him!!
August 5, 2024
5
Dr Parks was very helpful making sense of a number of symptoms which point to a possible need at some point to explore the need for additional esophagus surgery. Very helpful.
July 25, 2024
5
Greeting was just right, Dr Parks is the best!!
July 20, 2024
5
Dr Parks took time to listen to my concerns and gave me his through 2nd opinion. I was extremely glad I went to him for help. He gave me a clear plan for my issue. So thankful!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks was professional and answered all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family or friends.
June 28, 2024
5
Excellent, efficient staff. On time! Dr. Parks I had a relationship with from surgeries in the 90's. Very, very pleased with his office & staff which were new to me.
June 28, 2024
5
Always! Wonderful to meet with Dr. Parks? He is gracious, kind and well mannered. Looking forward for my next visit with him.
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great
June 27, 2024
5
Everyone friendly and explained things clearly. Very professional in every way!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff are the best.
June 21, 2024
5
Both doctors read my history, analyzed my results, listened and were responsive to my concerns. They knew what I am up against and empathic, with ideas on how I can manage it. I am thankful for their help.
June 21, 2024
5
I was impressed with the staff, their professionalism, the friendly, attentiveness & definitely Dr. Parks, very knowledgeable & a carrying attitude, makes me feel like an old friend. A really nice person.
June 17, 2024
5
It was a great and informative appointment. Thank you.
June 9, 2024
5
It was nice meeting Dr Parks for the first time, he showed real concerns for my care, and for that I am grateful.
June 8, 2024
5
Very kind nurses and Dr seems very knowledgeable and listens well. I had a nasal scope done on my first visit & Dr Parks was extremely careful & gentle constantly checking to make sure I was OK. I really liked Dr. Parks the minute I met him. He seems very genuine and caring and was very easy to talk to.
June 7, 2024
5
Could not be better!
May 31, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff excellent
May 30, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best ENT doctor that I have ever had in my life!!!
May 30, 2024
5
Everyone is so courteous and Dr. Parks is just admirable in his discussions with you.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a great doctor would highly recommend him to others.
September 8, 2024
5
Good man
September 6, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a wonderful person and an even better doctor. He shows concern and listens so that you know you have been heard. I have been seeing him for 20+ years and have recommended him to friends to love him as well. You are lucky if you have him as your doctor.
September 4, 2024
5
I have already recommended Dr. Parks to two people, my dentist and a colleague. The office staff and professionals are top notch!
August 31, 2024
5
I have been going to Dr. Parks for a number of years following a surgery he performed on me and have the upmost confident in him. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an ENT.
August 30, 2024
5
Please don't ever let Dr. David Parks retire. He is the greatest!!!
August 25, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a very trustworthy physician. I have been seeing him for 10 years. Very knowledgeable.
August 25, 2024
5
The staff was very pleasant and helpful. I was impressed with Dr Parks. I got the information I needed and will be scheduling a procedure with him. Even though he got called to the ER with an urgent situation during my visit, he was calm and apologetic that he had to go. I had gotten everything I needed and appreciated his calm demeanor.
August 17, 2024
5
Dr Parks is so kind and patient.
August 19, 2024
5
The front office was very professional and personal at the same time. Everyone that I came in contact with was very courteous. Dr Parks as always is very knowledgeable as well as courteous and he listens to you. I am pleased with my visit and interaction with everyone
August 8, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is amazing and so is his staff.
August 8, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is one of the most helpful and kind doctors we have ever visited. He is always so personable and warm as well as knowledgeable and gifted at explaining issues. I wish all drs were more like him!!
August 5, 2024
5
Dr Parks was very helpful making sense of a number of symptoms which point to a possible need at some point to explore the need for additional esophagus surgery. Very helpful.
July 25, 2024
5
Greeting was just right, Dr Parks is the best!!
July 20, 2024
5
Dr Parks took time to listen to my concerns and gave me his through 2nd opinion. I was extremely glad I went to him for help. He gave me a clear plan for my issue. So thankful!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks was professional and answered all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family or friends.
June 28, 2024
5
Excellent, efficient staff. On time! Dr. Parks I had a relationship with from surgeries in the 90's. Very, very pleased with his office & staff which were new to me.
June 28, 2024
5
Always! Wonderful to meet with Dr. Parks? He is gracious, kind and well mannered. Looking forward for my next visit with him.
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great
June 27, 2024
5
Everyone friendly and explained things clearly. Very professional in every way!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff are the best.
June 21, 2024
5
Both doctors read my history, analyzed my results, listened and were responsive to my concerns. They knew what I am up against and empathic, with ideas on how I can manage it. I am thankful for their help.
June 21, 2024
5
I was impressed with the staff, their professionalism, the friendly, attentiveness & definitely Dr. Parks, very knowledgeable & a carrying attitude, makes me feel like an old friend. A really nice person.
June 17, 2024
5
It was a great and informative appointment. Thank you.
June 9, 2024
5
It was nice meeting Dr Parks for the first time, he showed real concerns for my care, and for that I am grateful.
June 8, 2024
5
Very kind nurses and Dr seems very knowledgeable and listens well. I had a nasal scope done on my first visit & Dr Parks was extremely careful & gentle constantly checking to make sure I was OK. I really liked Dr. Parks the minute I met him. He seems very genuine and caring and was very easy to talk to.
June 7, 2024
5
Could not be better!
May 31, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff excellent
May 30, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best ENT doctor that I have ever had in my life!!!
May 30, 2024
5
Everyone is so courteous and Dr. Parks is just admirable in his discussions with you.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a great doctor would highly recommend him to others.
September 8, 2024
5
Good man
September 6, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a wonderful person and an even better doctor. He shows concern and listens so that you know you have been heard. I have been seeing him for 20+ years and have recommended him to friends to love him as well. You are lucky if you have him as your doctor.
September 4, 2024
5
I have already recommended Dr. Parks to two people, my dentist and a colleague. The office staff and professionals are top notch!
August 31, 2024
5
I have been going to Dr. Parks for a number of years following a surgery he performed on me and have the upmost confident in him. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an ENT.
August 30, 2024
5
Please don't ever let Dr. David Parks retire. He is the greatest!!!
August 25, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a very trustworthy physician. I have been seeing him for 10 years. Very knowledgeable.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr Parks is so kind and patient.
August 19, 2024
5
The staff was very pleasant and helpful. I was impressed with Dr Parks. I got the information I needed and will be scheduling a procedure with him. Even though he got called to the ER with an urgent situation during my visit, he was calm and apologetic that he had to go. I had gotten everything I needed and appreciated his calm demeanor.
August 17, 2024
5
The front office was very professional and personal at the same time. Everyone that I came in contact with was very courteous. Dr Parks as always is very knowledgeable as well as courteous and he listens to you. I am pleased with my visit and interaction with everyone
August 8, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is amazing and so is his staff.
August 8, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is one of the most helpful and kind doctors we have ever visited. He is always so personable and warm as well as knowledgeable and gifted at explaining issues. I wish all drs were more like him!!
August 5, 2024
5
Dr Parks was very helpful making sense of a number of symptoms which point to a possible need at some point to explore the need for additional esophagus surgery. Very helpful.
July 25, 2024
5
Greeting was just right, Dr Parks is the best!!
July 20, 2024
5
Dr Parks took time to listen to my concerns and gave me his through 2nd opinion. I was extremely glad I went to him for help. He gave me a clear plan for my issue. So thankful!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr Parks was professional and answered all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family or friends.
June 28, 2024
5
Excellent, efficient staff. On time! Dr. Parks I had a relationship with from surgeries in the 90's. Very, very pleased with his office & staff which were new to me.
June 28, 2024
5
Always! Wonderful to meet with Dr. Parks? He is gracious, kind and well mannered. Looking forward for my next visit with him.
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great
June 27, 2024
5
Everyone friendly and explained things clearly. Very professional in every way!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff are the best.
June 21, 2024
5
Both doctors read my history, analyzed my results, listened and were responsive to my concerns. They knew what I am up against and empathic, with ideas on how I can manage it. I am thankful for their help.
June 21, 2024
5
I was impressed with the staff, their professionalism, the friendly, attentiveness & definitely Dr. Parks, very knowledgeable & a carrying attitude, makes me feel like an old friend. A really nice person.
June 17, 2024
5
It was a great and informative appointment. Thank you.
June 9, 2024
5
It was nice meeting Dr Parks for the first time, he showed real concerns for my care, and for that I am grateful.
June 8, 2024
5
Very kind nurses and Dr seems very knowledgeable and listens well. I had a nasal scope done on my first visit & Dr Parks was extremely careful & gentle constantly checking to make sure I was OK. I really liked Dr. Parks the minute I met him. He seems very genuine and caring and was very easy to talk to.
June 7, 2024
5
Could not be better!
May 31, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff excellent
May 30, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best ENT doctor that I have ever had in my life!!!
May 30, 2024
5
Everyone is so courteous and Dr. Parks is just admirable in his discussions with you.
May 25, 2024
5
Everyone is so courteous and Dr. Parks is just admirable in his discussions with you.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is the best ENT doctor that I have ever had in my life!!!
May 30, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff excellent
May 30, 2024
5
Could not be better!
May 31, 2024
5
Very kind nurses and Dr seems very knowledgeable and listens well. I had a nasal scope done on my first visit & Dr Parks was extremely careful & gentle constantly checking to make sure I was OK. I really liked Dr. Parks the minute I met him. He seems very genuine and caring and was very easy to talk to.
June 7, 2024
5
It was nice meeting Dr Parks for the first time, he showed real concerns for my care, and for that I am grateful.
June 8, 2024
5
It was a great and informative appointment. Thank you.
June 9, 2024
5
I was impressed with the staff, their professionalism, the friendly, attentiveness & definitely Dr. Parks, very knowledgeable & a carrying attitude, makes me feel like an old friend. A really nice person.
June 17, 2024
5
Both doctors read my history, analyzed my results, listened and were responsive to my concerns. They knew what I am up against and empathic, with ideas on how I can manage it. I am thankful for their help.
June 21, 2024
5
Dr. Parks and his staff are the best.
June 21, 2024
5
Everyone friendly and explained things clearly. Very professional in every way!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Parks is great
June 27, 2024
5
Always! Wonderful to meet with Dr. Parks? He is gracious, kind and well mannered. Looking forward for my next visit with him.
June 27, 2024
5
Excellent, efficient staff. On time! Dr. Parks I had a relationship with from surgeries in the 90's. Very, very pleased with his office & staff which were new to me.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr Parks was professional and answered all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family or friends.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr Parks took time to listen to my concerns and gave me his through 2nd opinion. I was extremely glad I went to him for help. He gave me a clear plan for my issue. So thankful!
June 30, 2024
5
Greeting was just right, Dr Parks is the best!!
July 20, 2024
5
Dr Parks was very helpful making sense of a number of symptoms which point to a possible need at some point to explore the need for additional esophagus surgery. Very helpful.
July 25, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is one of the most helpful and kind doctors we have ever visited. He is always so personable and warm as well as knowledgeable and gifted at explaining issues. I wish all drs were more like him!!
August 5, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is amazing and so is his staff.
August 8, 2024
5
The front office was very professional and personal at the same time. Everyone that I came in contact with was very courteous. Dr Parks as always is very knowledgeable as well as courteous and he listens to you. I am pleased with my visit and interaction with everyone
August 8, 2024
5
The staff was very pleasant and helpful. I was impressed with Dr Parks. I got the information I needed and will be scheduling a procedure with him. Even though he got called to the ER with an urgent situation during my visit, he was calm and apologetic that he had to go. I had gotten everything I needed and appreciated his calm demeanor.
August 17, 2024
5
Dr Parks is so kind and patient.
August 19, 2024
5
Dr Parks is a very trustworthy physician. I have been seeing him for 10 years. Very knowledgeable.
August 25, 2024
5
Please don't ever let Dr. David Parks retire. He is the greatest!!!
August 25, 2024
5
I have been going to Dr. Parks for a number of years following a surgery he performed on me and have the upmost confident in him. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an ENT.
August 30, 2024
5
I have already recommended Dr. Parks to two people, my dentist and a colleague. The office staff and professionals are top notch!
August 31, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a wonderful person and an even better doctor. He shows concern and listens so that you know you have been heard. I have been seeing him for 20+ years and have recommended him to friends to love him as well. You are lucky if you have him as your doctor.
September 4, 2024
5
Good man
September 6, 2024
5
Dr. Parks is a great doctor would highly recommend him to others.
September 8, 2024
Publications and Articles
Wellstar Team Members Voted Best of Cobb in 2024
The care teams at Wellstar are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of everyone we serve, and we thank our team members for their commitment to world-class care. We also thank Cobb residents for
trusting the expertise of Wellstar to keep their families healthy and provide them with more than healthcare, PeopleCare.
Several Wellstar team members have been voted among the Best of Cobb:
Bruce Alayof, MD
Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care
Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Third Place
Ryan Cantwell, MD
Wellstar Primary Care
Family Physician, Third Place
General Practice Doctor, Third Place
The care teams at Wellstar are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of everyone we serve, and we thank our team members for their commitment to world-class care. We also thank Cobb residents for
trusting the expertise of Wellstar to keep their families healthy and provide them with more than healthcare, PeopleCare.
Several Wellstar team members have been voted among the Best of Cobb:
Bruce Alayof, MD
Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care
Best Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Second Place
Kyle Brown
Wellstar Health Place
Best Personal Trainer, Second Place
Ryan Breshears, PhD
Wellstar Clinical Psychology
Best Psychologist, Second Place
Ryan Cantwell, MD
Wellstar Internal Medicine
Best Family Physician, First Place
Best General Practice Doctor, Second Place
Kozue Cunningham
Wellstar Health Place
Best Massage Therapist, First Place
Diedre Greene, MD
Wellstar Pediatrics
Best Pediatrician, Second Place
Amy Gross
Wellstar Outpatient Rehabilitation
Best Physical Therapist, First Place
