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Stephen Parada, MD

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Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Stephen Parada, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2016.

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Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2016
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About Stephen Parada, MD

Dr. Parada is a board-certified, fellowship-trained shoulder specialist. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center and then was selected for the prestigious Boston Shoulder Institute Fellowship based at Massachusetts General Hospital as part of Harvard Medical School. After completing his military service, he became director of shoulder surgery at Wellstar, affiliated with Medical College of Georgia, taking over the position from his long-time mentor, Dr. Lynn Crosby, following her retirement. Dr. Parada is one of only 10 Georgia orthopedic surgeons in the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and the only one of those members outside of Atlanta and Columbus. He is the president of the Georgia Shoulder and Elbow Society and serves on multiple committees of national organizations such as ASES and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He performs extensive research in all matters related to the shoulder including clinical, biochemical and biomechanical studies.

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Education & Training

  • Wright State University School of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

Fellowship

  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc.

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.7

Based on 378 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Everytime I come to the practice, everyone is so professional, nice and attentive. I really appreciate everyone.

October 8, 2026

5

My Dr. Very professional and care about i get better.

October 8, 2026

5

Kudos

October 8, 2026

5

The doctors, nurses, medical technicians and front office personnel are just amazing

October 8, 2026

5

Dr. Parada was the BEST DOCTOR!! He explained everything so clearly that I could understand his diagnosis. He is so smart and great bedside manners.

October 8, 2026

5

Saw the doctor at the time given, very punctual. All staff were very courteous.

October 1, 2026

5

Very fortunate to have found Dr.Parada and his team to manage my shoulder issue. Highly trust and recommend him.

September 18, 2026

5

Dr Parada is a great guy and surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone

September 16, 2026

5

Always personally informed og my condition & evaluation & future expectations. Excellent bedside manner!

September 16, 2026

5

Dr.Parada is top notch.y experience with him has been nothing but perfect.

September 4, 2026

5

The P. A was amazing! He took time with me and gave me 2 injections

September 3, 2026

5

It was a good experience overall. Personnel were both professional and courteous. They actually saw me ahead of my scheduled appointment time.

September 5, 2026

5

Dr Parada did an excellent job on my shoulder replacement. The office visits, however take forever. Got there at 3 pm, left at 5 pm. That was a year out postoperative visit with no problems. This process needs to be addressed. Pray, then wait 30 minutes, then research person visits, then an ortho resident visits, then another 30 minutes and Dr Parada with two residents. Certainly not efficient.

September 2, 2026

5

Wait time after x-ray was longer than anticipated before seeing the doctor but well worth the wait.

August 26, 2026

5

Hate the 2 hour drive one way but trust Dr Parada with my care. Also appreciate the concern by Julia.

August 26, 2026

5

Wonderful staff and doctors here. They listen intently and the patients come up with a plan of action to fix any issues together with the doctors and staff. They are all very empathetic to your pain and orthopedic issues and any upcoming surgery or procedures are fully explained. Everyone is extremely supportive, encouraging and caring. I cannot say enough about how great this entire group of medical professionals in this office are from the moment you walk to the counter, the friendly greeting you receive while you check in with their front office staff, followed by an extremely short wait in the lobby, next onto the updating of your x-rays to see progressions or improvements of any injuries for the visit today, then walked into the exam room for your triage with a member of the nursing staff who listens and documents my vital signs and special needs, shortly followed by meeting with my physician team (PA and Doctor) who have thoroughly reviewed my information, are prepared regarding my needs as well as reasons for this visit, lastly the surgery scheduling staff member comes to you while in the exam room as well as also listens to any specific needs or concerns while explaining all the next steps/expectations the patient will go through in the next few weeks, then finishing up all the way through the appointment discharge for this visit by personally walking you all the way to the front door as you go outside to the sidewalk. Absolutely, patient centered service.

August 22, 2026

5

Dr. Parada has been the best from day one. I can't say enough about the level or care, attention, and support he has given. He truly needs to be commended for just being an over the top doctor, surgeon and person.

August 20, 2026

5

Everyone is always so nice and professional and informative.

August 20, 2026

5

Dr Parada is wonderful Doctor. Very skilled and a great communicator

August 20, 2026

5

Dr. Parada was extremely informative and took all the time to explain the procedure and very much appreciate that. It was a bit of a wait before, but I guess he had an incident. But otherwise, everything was fine. One thing you need to paint that place, it's so dreary. But anyway, everything, the doctor and the nurses were fine. Thank you very much.

August 21, 2026

5

Very professional but concerned providers.

August 20, 2026

5

Parada has great patient repair..

August 20, 2026

5

very courteous

August 14, 2026

5

Dr. Parada is wonderful. He addressed all of my needs. He is so kind and understanding. I recommend other patients/people to visit him. He is the best shoulder surgeon ? in the CSRA.

August 12, 2026

2

Yes, y'all very courteous and y'all listen and try to ask, you know, the question and I really like y'all because y'all really care about people.

August 7, 2026

4

I'm always treated with respect, and I trust all of the doctor's & office staff. I cannot think of anything negative to say. I've been a patient for 1 year & will continue treatment until I no longer have to be seen..

July 29, 2026

5

My appointment was at 2:45 pm I say the doctor at 4:15 pm this was ridiculous when I left the doors was locked. They had closed I had to wait for someone to come unlock the door to let me out, they didn't know a patient was still there.

July 17, 2026

4

The question before the last one, I would like to be a 10 and not a 1. I would most likely recommend Dr. Parada. He's very informative and uses the best techniques that are available and talks to you like and makes you understand what's going on.

July 11, 2026

5

Dr. Parada and his staff are terrific. My surgery went perfectly.

July 10, 2026

4

First of all, the staff was very welcoming, very, I just love how the care that I received. Dr. Prada was very knowledgeable of my situation. He explained to me what he was going to do and what would happen if it was something different. He explained everything to me verbatim. The staff was nice, even when I had my surgery on the 17th, everybody was so great. Anesthesiologist team called me every day for about up until Sunday to check on me, make sure that I was good with the pain pump, make sure everything was great. I just really, really, really, really, really love this practice, WellSTAR, Dr. Prada and his team. Everyone was great. I give this

July 10, 2026

5

Everytime I come to the practice, everyone is so professional, nice and attentive. I really appreciate everyone.

October 8, 2026

5

My Dr. Very professional and care about i get better.

October 8, 2026

5

Kudos

October 8, 2026

5

The doctors, nurses, medical technicians and front office personnel are just amazing

October 8, 2026

5

Dr. Parada was the BEST DOCTOR!! He explained everything so clearly that I could understand his diagnosis. He is so smart and great bedside manners.

October 8, 2026

5

Saw the doctor at the time given, very punctual. All staff were very courteous.

October 1, 2026

5

Very fortunate to have found Dr.Parada and his team to manage my shoulder issue. Highly trust and recommend him.

September 18, 2026

5

Dr Parada is a great guy and surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone

September 16, 2026

5

Always personally informed og my condition & evaluation & future expectations. Excellent bedside manner!

September 16, 2026

5

Dr.Parada is top notch.y experience with him has been nothing but perfect.

September 4, 2026

5

The P. A was amazing! He took time with me and gave me 2 injections

September 3, 2026

5

It was a good experience overall. Personnel were both professional and courteous. They actually saw me ahead of my scheduled appointment time.

September 5, 2026

5

Dr Parada did an excellent job on my shoulder replacement. The office visits, however take forever. Got there at 3 pm, left at 5 pm. That was a year out postoperative visit with no problems. This process needs to be addressed. Pray, then wait 30 minutes, then research person visits, then an ortho resident visits, then another 30 minutes and Dr Parada with two residents. Certainly not efficient.

September 2, 2026

5

Wait time after x-ray was longer than anticipated before seeing the doctor but well worth the wait.

August 26, 2026

5

Hate the 2 hour drive one way but trust Dr Parada with my care. Also appreciate the concern by Julia.

August 26, 2026

5

Wonderful staff and doctors here. They listen intently and the patients come up with a plan of action to fix any issues together with the doctors and staff. They are all very empathetic to your pain and orthopedic issues and any upcoming surgery or procedures are fully explained. Everyone is extremely supportive, encouraging and caring. I cannot say enough about how great this entire group of medical professionals in this office are from the moment you walk to the counter, the friendly greeting you receive while you check in with their front office staff, followed by an extremely short wait in the lobby, next onto the updating of your x-rays to see progressions or improvements of any injuries for the visit today, then walked into the exam room for your triage with a member of the nursing staff who listens and documents my vital signs and special needs, shortly followed by meeting with my physician team (PA and Doctor) who have thoroughly reviewed my information, are prepared regarding my needs as well as reasons for this visit, lastly the surgery scheduling staff member comes to you while in the exam room as well as also listens to any specific needs or concerns while explaining all the next steps/expectations the patient will go through in the next few weeks, then finishing up all the way through the appointment discharge for this visit by personally walking you all the way to the front door as you go outside to the sidewalk. Absolutely, patient centered service.

August 22, 2026

5

Dr. Parada has been the best from day one. I can't say enough about the level or care, attention, and support he has given. He truly needs to be commended for just being an over the top doctor, surgeon and person.

August 20, 2026

5

Everyone is always so nice and professional and informative.

August 20, 2026

5

Dr Parada is wonderful Doctor. Very skilled and a great communicator

August 20, 2026

5

Dr. Parada was extremely informative and took all the time to explain the procedure and very much appreciate that. It was a bit of a wait before, but I guess he had an incident. But otherwise, everything was fine. One thing you need to paint that place, it's so dreary. But anyway, everything, the doctor and the nurses were fine. Thank you very much.

August 21, 2026

5

Very professional but concerned providers.

August 20, 2026

5

Parada has great patient repair..

August 20, 2026

5

very courteous

August 14, 2026

5

Dr. Parada is wonderful. He addressed all of my needs. He is so kind and understanding. I recommend other patients/people to visit him. He is the best shoulder surgeon ? in the CSRA.

August 12, 2026

5

My appointment was at 2:45 pm I say the doctor at 4:15 pm this was ridiculous when I left the doors was locked. They had closed I had to wait for someone to come unlock the door to let me out, they didn't know a patient was still there.

July 17, 2026

5

Dr. Parada and his staff are terrific. My surgery went perfectly.

July 10, 2026

4

I'm always treated with respect, and I trust all of the doctor's & office staff. I cannot think of anything negative to say. I've been a patient for 1 year & will continue treatment until I no longer have to be seen..

July 29, 2026

4

The question before the last one, I would like to be a 10 and not a 1. I would most likely recommend Dr. Parada. He's very informative and uses the best techniques that are available and talks to you like and makes you understand what's going on.

July 11, 2026

4

First of all, the staff was very welcoming, very, I just love how the care that I received. Dr. Prada was very knowledgeable of my situation. He explained to me what he was going to do and what would happen if it was something different. He explained everything to me verbatim. The staff was nice, even when I had my surgery on the 17th, everybody was so great. Anesthesiologist team called me every day for about up until Sunday to check on me, make sure that I was good with the pain pump, make sure everything was great. I just really, really, really, really, really love this practice, WellSTAR, Dr. Prada and his team. Everyone was great. I give this

July 10, 2026

2

Yes, y'all very courteous and y'all listen and try to ask, you know, the question and I really like y'all because y'all really care about people.

August 7, 2026

2

Yes, y'all very courteous and y'all listen and try to ask, you know, the question and I really like y'all because y'all really care about people.

August 7, 2026

4

I'm always treated with respect, and I trust all of the doctor's & office staff. I cannot think of anything negative to say. I've been a patient for 1 year & will continue treatment until I no longer have to be seen..

July 29, 2026

4

The question before the last one, I would like to be a 10 and not a 1. I would most likely recommend Dr. Parada. He's very informative and uses the best techniques that are available and talks to you like and makes you understand what's going on.

July 11, 2026

4

First of all, the staff was very welcoming, very, I just love how the care that I received. Dr. Prada was very knowledgeable of my situation. He explained to me what he was going to do and what would happen if it was something different. He explained everything to me verbatim. The staff was nice, even when I had my surgery on the 17th, everybody was so great. Anesthesiologist team called me every day for about up until Sunday to check on me, make sure that I was good with the pain pump, make sure everything was great. I just really, really, really, really, really love this practice, WellSTAR, Dr. Prada and his team. Everyone was great. I give this

July 10, 2026

5

Everytime I come to the practice, everyone is so professional, nice and attentive. I really appreciate everyone.

October 8, 2026

5

My Dr. Very professional and care about i get better.

October 8, 2026

5

Kudos

October 8, 2026

5

The doctors, nurses, medical technicians and front office personnel are just amazing

October 8, 2026

5

Dr. Parada was the BEST DOCTOR!! He explained everything so clearly that I could understand his diagnosis. He is so smart and great bedside manners.

October 8, 2026

5

Saw the doctor at the time given, very punctual. All staff were very courteous.

October 1, 2026

5

Very fortunate to have found Dr.Parada and his team to manage my shoulder issue. Highly trust and recommend him.

September 18, 2026

5

Dr Parada is a great guy and surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone

September 16, 2026

5

Always personally informed og my condition & evaluation & future expectations. Excellent bedside manner!

September 16, 2026

5

Dr.Parada is top notch.y experience with him has been nothing but perfect.

September 4, 2026

5

The P. A was amazing! He took time with me and gave me 2 injections

September 3, 2026

5

It was a good experience overall. Personnel were both professional and courteous. They actually saw me ahead of my scheduled appointment time.

September 5, 2026

5

Dr Parada did an excellent job on my shoulder replacement. The office visits, however take forever. Got there at 3 pm, left at 5 pm. That was a year out postoperative visit with no problems. This process needs to be addressed. Pray, then wait 30 minutes, then research person visits, then an ortho resident visits, then another 30 minutes and Dr Parada with two residents. Certainly not efficient.

September 2, 2026

5

Wait time after x-ray was longer than anticipated before seeing the doctor but well worth the wait.

August 26, 2026

5

Hate the 2 hour drive one way but trust Dr Parada with my care. Also appreciate the concern by Julia.

August 26, 2026

5

Wonderful staff and doctors here. They listen intently and the patients come up with a plan of action to fix any issues together with the doctors and staff. They are all very empathetic to your pain and orthopedic issues and any upcoming surgery or procedures are fully explained. Everyone is extremely supportive, encouraging and caring. I cannot say enough about how great this entire group of medical professionals in this office are from the moment you walk to the counter, the friendly greeting you receive while you check in with their front office staff, followed by an extremely short wait in the lobby, next onto the updating of your x-rays to see progressions or improvements of any injuries for the visit today, then walked into the exam room for your triage with a member of the nursing staff who listens and documents my vital signs and special needs, shortly followed by meeting with my physician team (PA and Doctor) who have thoroughly reviewed my information, are prepared regarding my needs as well as reasons for this visit, lastly the surgery scheduling staff member comes to you while in the exam room as well as also listens to any specific needs or concerns while explaining all the next steps/expectations the patient will go through in the next few weeks, then finishing up all the way through the appointment discharge for this visit by personally walking you all the way to the front door as you go outside to the sidewalk. Absolutely, patient centered service.

August 22, 2026

5

Dr. Parada has been the best from day one. I can't say enough about the level or care, attention, and support he has given. He truly needs to be commended for just being an over the top doctor, surgeon and person.

August 20, 2026

5

Everyone is always so nice and professional and informative.

August 20, 2026

5

Dr Parada is wonderful Doctor. Very skilled and a great communicator

August 20, 2026

5

Dr. Parada was extremely informative and took all the time to explain the procedure and very much appreciate that. It was a bit of a wait before, but I guess he had an incident. But otherwise, everything was fine. One thing you need to paint that place, it's so dreary. But anyway, everything, the doctor and the nurses were fine. Thank you very much.

August 21, 2026

5

Very professional but concerned providers.

August 20, 2026

5

Parada has great patient repair..

August 20, 2026

5

very courteous

August 14, 2026

5

Dr. Parada is wonderful. He addressed all of my needs. He is so kind and understanding. I recommend other patients/people to visit him. He is the best shoulder surgeon ? in the CSRA.

August 12, 2026

5

My appointment was at 2:45 pm I say the doctor at 4:15 pm this was ridiculous when I left the doors was locked. They had closed I had to wait for someone to come unlock the door to let me out, they didn't know a patient was still there.

July 17, 2026

5

Dr. Parada and his staff are terrific. My surgery went perfectly.

July 10, 2026

5

Everytime I come to the practice, everyone is so professional, nice and attentive. I really appreciate everyone.

October 8, 2026

5

My Dr. Very professional and care about i get better.

October 8, 2026

5

Dr. Parada was the BEST DOCTOR!! He explained everything so clearly that I could understand his diagnosis. He is so smart and great bedside manners.

October 8, 2026

5

Kudos

October 8, 2026

5

The doctors, nurses, medical technicians and front office personnel are just amazing

October 8, 2026

5

Saw the doctor at the time given, very punctual. All staff were very courteous.

October 1, 2026

5

Very fortunate to have found Dr.Parada and his team to manage my shoulder issue. Highly trust and recommend him.

September 18, 2026

5

Dr Parada is a great guy and surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone

September 16, 2026

5

Always personally informed og my condition & evaluation & future expectations. Excellent bedside manner!

September 16, 2026

5

It was a good experience overall. Personnel were both professional and courteous. They actually saw me ahead of my scheduled appointment time.

September 5, 2026

5

Dr.Parada is top notch.y experience with him has been nothing but perfect.

September 4, 2026

5

The P. A was amazing! He took time with me and gave me 2 injections

September 3, 2026

5

Dr Parada did an excellent job on my shoulder replacement. The office visits, however take forever. Got there at 3 pm, left at 5 pm. That was a year out postoperative visit with no problems. This process needs to be addressed. Pray, then wait 30 minutes, then research person visits, then an ortho resident visits, then another 30 minutes and Dr Parada with two residents. Certainly not efficient.

September 2, 2026

5

Wait time after x-ray was longer than anticipated before seeing the doctor but well worth the wait.

August 26, 2026

5

Hate the 2 hour drive one way but trust Dr Parada with my care. Also appreciate the concern by Julia.

August 26, 2026

5

Wonderful staff and doctors here. They listen intently and the patients come up with a plan of action to fix any issues together with the doctors and staff. They are all very empathetic to your pain and orthopedic issues and any upcoming surgery or procedures are fully explained. Everyone is extremely supportive, encouraging and caring. I cannot say enough about how great this entire group of medical professionals in this office are from the moment you walk to the counter, the friendly greeting you receive while you check in with their front office staff, followed by an extremely short wait in the lobby, next onto the updating of your x-rays to see progressions or improvements of any injuries for the visit today, then walked into the exam room for your triage with a member of the nursing staff who listens and documents my vital signs and special needs, shortly followed by meeting with my physician team (PA and Doctor) who have thoroughly reviewed my information, are prepared regarding my needs as well as reasons for this visit, lastly the surgery scheduling staff member comes to you while in the exam room as well as also listens to any specific needs or concerns while explaining all the next steps/expectations the patient will go through in the next few weeks, then finishing up all the way through the appointment discharge for this visit by personally walking you all the way to the front door as you go outside to the sidewalk. Absolutely, patient centered service.

August 22, 2026

5

Dr. Parada was extremely informative and took all the time to explain the procedure and very much appreciate that. It was a bit of a wait before, but I guess he had an incident. But otherwise, everything was fine. One thing you need to paint that place, it's so dreary. But anyway, everything, the doctor and the nurses were fine. Thank you very much.

August 21, 2026

5

Very professional but concerned providers.

August 20, 2026

5

Dr. Parada has been the best from day one. I can't say enough about the level or care, attention, and support he has given. He truly needs to be commended for just being an over the top doctor, surgeon and person.

August 20, 2026

5

Everyone is always so nice and professional and informative.

August 20, 2026

5

Dr Parada is wonderful Doctor. Very skilled and a great communicator

August 20, 2026

5

Parada has great patient repair..

August 20, 2026

5

very courteous

August 14, 2026

5

Dr. Parada is wonderful. He addressed all of my needs. He is so kind and understanding. I recommend other patients/people to visit him. He is the best shoulder surgeon ? in the CSRA.

August 12, 2026

2

Yes, y'all very courteous and y'all listen and try to ask, you know, the question and I really like y'all because y'all really care about people.

August 7, 2026

4

I'm always treated with respect, and I trust all of the doctor's & office staff. I cannot think of anything negative to say. I've been a patient for 1 year & will continue treatment until I no longer have to be seen..

July 29, 2026

5

My appointment was at 2:45 pm I say the doctor at 4:15 pm this was ridiculous when I left the doors was locked. They had closed I had to wait for someone to come unlock the door to let me out, they didn't know a patient was still there.

July 17, 2026

4

The question before the last one, I would like to be a 10 and not a 1. I would most likely recommend Dr. Parada. He's very informative and uses the best techniques that are available and talks to you like and makes you understand what's going on.

July 11, 2026

4

First of all, the staff was very welcoming, very, I just love how the care that I received. Dr. Prada was very knowledgeable of my situation. He explained to me what he was going to do and what would happen if it was something different. He explained everything to me verbatim. The staff was nice, even when I had my surgery on the 17th, everybody was so great. Anesthesiologist team called me every day for about up until Sunday to check on me, make sure that I was good with the pain pump, make sure everything was great. I just really, really, really, really, really love this practice, WellSTAR, Dr. Prada and his team. Everyone was great. I give this

July 10, 2026

5

Dr. Parada and his staff are terrific. My surgery went perfectly.

July 10, 2026

5

Dr. Parada and his staff are terrific. My surgery went perfectly.

July 10, 2026

4

First of all, the staff was very welcoming, very, I just love how the care that I received. Dr. Prada was very knowledgeable of my situation. He explained to me what he was going to do and what would happen if it was something different. He explained everything to me verbatim. The staff was nice, even when I had my surgery on the 17th, everybody was so great. Anesthesiologist team called me every day for about up until Sunday to check on me, make sure that I was good with the pain pump, make sure everything was great. I just really, really, really, really, really love this practice, WellSTAR, Dr. Prada and his team. Everyone was great. I give this

July 10, 2026

4

The question before the last one, I would like to be a 10 and not a 1. I would most likely recommend Dr. Parada. He's very informative and uses the best techniques that are available and talks to you like and makes you understand what's going on.

July 11, 2026

5

My appointment was at 2:45 pm I say the doctor at 4:15 pm this was ridiculous when I left the doors was locked. They had closed I had to wait for someone to come unlock the door to let me out, they didn't know a patient was still there.

July 17, 2026

4

I'm always treated with respect, and I trust all of the doctor's & office staff. I cannot think of anything negative to say. I've been a patient for 1 year & will continue treatment until I no longer have to be seen..

July 29, 2026

2

Yes, y'all very courteous and y'all listen and try to ask, you know, the question and I really like y'all because y'all really care about people.

August 7, 2026

5

Dr. Parada is wonderful. He addressed all of my needs. He is so kind and understanding. I recommend other patients/people to visit him. He is the best shoulder surgeon ? in the CSRA.

August 12, 2026

5

very courteous

August 14, 2026

5

Parada has great patient repair..

August 20, 2026

5

Dr Parada is wonderful Doctor. Very skilled and a great communicator

August 20, 2026

5

Everyone is always so nice and professional and informative.

August 20, 2026

5

Dr. Parada has been the best from day one. I can't say enough about the level or care, attention, and support he has given. He truly needs to be commended for just being an over the top doctor, surgeon and person.

August 20, 2026

5

Very professional but concerned providers.

August 20, 2026

5

Dr. Parada was extremely informative and took all the time to explain the procedure and very much appreciate that. It was a bit of a wait before, but I guess he had an incident. But otherwise, everything was fine. One thing you need to paint that place, it's so dreary. But anyway, everything, the doctor and the nurses were fine. Thank you very much.

August 21, 2026

5

Wonderful staff and doctors here. They listen intently and the patients come up with a plan of action to fix any issues together with the doctors and staff. They are all very empathetic to your pain and orthopedic issues and any upcoming surgery or procedures are fully explained. Everyone is extremely supportive, encouraging and caring. I cannot say enough about how great this entire group of medical professionals in this office are from the moment you walk to the counter, the friendly greeting you receive while you check in with their front office staff, followed by an extremely short wait in the lobby, next onto the updating of your x-rays to see progressions or improvements of any injuries for the visit today, then walked into the exam room for your triage with a member of the nursing staff who listens and documents my vital signs and special needs, shortly followed by meeting with my physician team (PA and Doctor) who have thoroughly reviewed my information, are prepared regarding my needs as well as reasons for this visit, lastly the surgery scheduling staff member comes to you while in the exam room as well as also listens to any specific needs or concerns while explaining all the next steps/expectations the patient will go through in the next few weeks, then finishing up all the way through the appointment discharge for this visit by personally walking you all the way to the front door as you go outside to the sidewalk. Absolutely, patient centered service.

August 22, 2026

5

Hate the 2 hour drive one way but trust Dr Parada with my care. Also appreciate the concern by Julia.

August 26, 2026

5

Wait time after x-ray was longer than anticipated before seeing the doctor but well worth the wait.

August 26, 2026

5

Dr Parada did an excellent job on my shoulder replacement. The office visits, however take forever. Got there at 3 pm, left at 5 pm. That was a year out postoperative visit with no problems. This process needs to be addressed. Pray, then wait 30 minutes, then research person visits, then an ortho resident visits, then another 30 minutes and Dr Parada with two residents. Certainly not efficient.

September 2, 2026

5

The P. A was amazing! He took time with me and gave me 2 injections

September 3, 2026

5

Dr.Parada is top notch.y experience with him has been nothing but perfect.

September 4, 2026

5

It was a good experience overall. Personnel were both professional and courteous. They actually saw me ahead of my scheduled appointment time.

September 5, 2026

5

Always personally informed og my condition & evaluation & future expectations. Excellent bedside manner!

September 16, 2026

5

Dr Parada is a great guy and surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone

September 16, 2026

5

Very fortunate to have found Dr.Parada and his team to manage my shoulder issue. Highly trust and recommend him.

September 18, 2026

5

Saw the doctor at the time given, very punctual. All staff were very courteous.

October 1, 2026

5

The doctors, nurses, medical technicians and front office personnel are just amazing

October 8, 2026

5

Kudos

October 8, 2026

5

Dr. Parada was the BEST DOCTOR!! He explained everything so clearly that I could understand his diagnosis. He is so smart and great bedside manners.

October 8, 2026

5

My Dr. Very professional and care about i get better.

October 8, 2026

5

Everytime I come to the practice, everyone is so professional, nice and attentive. I really appreciate everyone.

October 8, 2026

Stephen Parada, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2016
Rating
4.7
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Wright State University School of Medicine
Residency
Madigan Army Medical Center
Fellowship
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc.
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/stephen-parada-md

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